The Living Constitution vs. Originalism

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🎯 Your mission

Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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Comparing governments worldwide reveals different approaches: republics, monarchies, and blended systems each offer different balances of power and citizen participation.

Key facts

Remember these

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

Then & Now

🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.

Mind = blown

Rhode Island refused to send any delegates to 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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You got 0 of 2 right.

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