The document discusses the key aspects of the U.S. Constitution including when and why it was written, who wrote it, its significance, and how it helped solve problems. It was written in 1789 and drafted in response to weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation. James Madison is considered the primary author. The Constitution established a stronger federal government and ensured equal rights and protections under law.

1. The U.S. Constitution By: Stephanye Floyd

2. The Constitution! The Constitution is one of the most important documents in America’s history! In the Constitution there are laws that have contributed to the shaping of America. The Constitution has laws that make sure everyone is equal and that everything moves smoothly in America for now and for years to come. By: Stephanye Floyd

3. When was the Constitution written? The first draft of the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789. Parts of the Constitution came from the Federalist Papers which was published in 1787. By: Stephanye Floyd

4. Who wrote the Constitution? James Madison of Virginia, also known as the Father of the Constitution was the main man who wrote the Constitution with a some other delegates like Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. By: Stephanye Floyd

5. Why was the Constitution written? A couple reasons the Constitution was written was to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty. Another reason the Constitution was written was because the Articles of Confederation was weak and there was need for a stronger government. By: Stephanye Floyd

6. What led to the writing of the Constitution? Events like the failing of the Articles of the Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution since America was looking to build a stronger government they needed laws to help build that government. The Virginia Plan led to the writing of the Constitution since the idea of three branches was included in Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Preamble of the Constitution. The New Jersey Plan led to the writing of the Constitution since the idea of too much power in some states was included in Article 4 of the Constitution. By: Stephanye Floyd

7. The Constitution’s Significance The Constitution is one of the oldest surviving constitutions ever. The Constitution makes laws equal and fair for everyone. The Constitution is the bases for all laws in America. By: Stephanye Floyd

8. Problem Solver! The Constitution helped solve problems on power between the states and the government by giving them all equal power. The Constitution also helped give women equal rights and people the right to own property. Also, the Constitution gave people rights during trials, laws for voting and laws for drinking ages. The Constitution helped solve problems whenever one would arise and try to make everything equal for everyone. By: Stephanye Floyd

9. Limitations of the Constitution When it comes to judicial limits, anyone who commits a crime from a foreign country cannot be convicted of the crime in the U.S. A bill can only become a law if the President signs it and if majority ratifies it. By: Stephanye Floyd

10. My Improvements on the Constitution One of my improvements I would have made to the Constitution was to put more detail into each law and be more specific. I feel like too many issues arise because the laws aren’t specific enough. I do realize though that these laws were made a while ago and things are different now than they were back then. By: Stephanye Floyd

11. Relevance Today? In a way I think the Constitution isn’t as relevant today as it used to be. Not as many laws have been created as they have been in the past couple centuries. I think everyone is satisfied in a way with the way things are and everything is equal for everyone. By: Stephanye Floyd

12. Citations Slide 1 Image: http://evankessler.wordpress.com/2010/10/22/favorite-things-friday-the-constitution/ Slide 2 Image: http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/the-constitution Slide 3 Image: http://www.peoplequiz.com/quizzes-1907-James_Madison_4th_U.S._President.html Slide 4 Image: http://storiesofusa.com/articles-of-confederation-1781/ Slide 5 Image: http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2010/07/24/109341/tea-party-constitution-school/ Slide 6 Image: http://yesteryearsnews.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/constitution-day-1922-study-the-constitution/ Slide 7 Image: http://bodyoflighthealingarts.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/are-you-renting-problems/ Slide 8 Image: http://actnowus.org/the%20constitution.jpg Slide 9 Image: http://tclehner.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/r-i-p-bill-of-rights-and-u-s-constitution/ http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html By: Stephanye Floyd