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The Constitution at Work (1789-Present)(The American Nation - Pages 214-235)
The goal of the Constitution is to create a single, united nation with a fair government and system of laws. It ensures peace within the nation, provides for the defense of the country, and guarantees people's rights and liberties. The principles behind the Constitution include the people's right to rule themselves and the careful division of power among three separate branches of government. Changing the Constitution is not easy. For this reason, the basic framework of government has grown slowly. One key change over the centuries has been to extend the rights of citizenship to more and more Americans. |
SectionsSection 1 - Goals of the Constitution
The goals and principles of the Constitution have guided the United States for more than 200 years. Section 2 - Five Principles of the Constitution The United States government is divided into three branches with separate roles and responsibilities. Section 3 - A Living Document The amendment process has made the Constitution a living document that reflects changing times. Section 4 - The National Government at Work State and local governments often play a more direct role in our daily lives than does the federal government. Section 5 - Good Citizenship Being an American citizen brings both rights and responsibilities. American Nation Text
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