The Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land

Drafting the Constitution: Leaders and Compromises

4th Grade·Social Studies·US-OK-SS

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Explain what it means for the Constitution to be the supreme law of the land establishing American governance.

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Drafting the Constitution: Leaders and Compromises

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-OK-SS

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Explain the major debates, compromises, and leadership roles at the Constitutional Convention, as well as the foundational purposes of the Constitution.

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