The Constitution as a Transformative Governing Document

Creating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

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Evaluate evidence showing how the U.S. Constitution created a durable constitutional republic and influenced democratic movements worldwide.

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Creating the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Examine the drafting, compromises, and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and analyze the fundamental protections established by the Bill of Rights.

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U.S. I Standard 4.4Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will use evidence to explain how the Constitution is a transformative document that contributed to American exceptionalism.