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**Summary**
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 the government.

**Section 1: Goals and Principles of the Constitution**
The goals and principles of the Constitution have guided the United States for more than 200 years.

**Section 2: How the Federal Government Works**
The United States government is divided into three branches with separate roles and responsibilities.

**Section 3: Changing the Constitution**
The amendment process has made the Constitution a living document that reflects changing times.

**Section 4: State and Local Governments**
State and local governments often play a more direct role in our daily lives than does the federal government.

**Section 5: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship**
Being an American citizen brings both rights and responsibilities.

Click on the Homework link to see this month's plans and homework.
Use the links at the left to stay up to date with assignments. All students should have a Social Studies notebook for doing assignments. Preferably a dedicated notebook--either spiral bound or looseleaf that can be checked for accuracy and understanding.

The Rags-to Riches games are a help for learning new vocabulary. The textbook link takes you to chapter summaries and practice tests and quizzes as well as word searches and games.

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