The Constitution and Everyday Life

Mission Brief #28

🎯 Your mission

Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

⚡ The twist

Not voting is also a vote.

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The President's Cabinet includes advisors leading departments like Defense, Education, and Treasury. Members are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Key facts

Remember these

1The Constitution was written in 1787.
2Checks and balances limit power.
3The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Mind = blown

Benjamin Franklin, 81, was the oldest delegate at the Constitutional Convention.

Question 1 of 2

What does the legislative branch do?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What is the Constitution?

How sure?😐 maybe

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