Directions: Answer each question below by writing a strong paragraph that includes supporting information from the lesson. Please cite your outside resources.

A strong paragraph includes a minimum of three to five details from the lesson and is written in Academic English form. For more information on Academic English form, refer to the documents in the Orientation.

1. Give a brief summary and timeline of the history of the US Constitution from its inception to modern times. Include major historical figures in your summary.

2. Describe the Bill of Rights. Include the purpose as well as the contents.

3. What is the purpose of the amendments? How may our government be different if there were not amendments? Should amendments be limited? Why or why not?

4. Which of the amendments applies most to you? Explain in detail.

5. How may our government be different if we did not have a national constitution?