Module 3.2 Outline of the United States Constitution

What should students do to better understand the outline of the United States Constitution?

Supplement the lecture by reading articles and amendments of the Constitution

What does it mean that the U.S. Constitution is a "living document"?

It can be amended and has been changed through numerous amendments since its creation

Where are the Bill of Rights found?

Within the United States Constitution

What is the most important aspect to focus on in the Constitution according to the lecture?

The separation and limitation of powers

Which issues caused the most debate in the Constitution's creation?

Conflicts between larger and smaller states and between the North and South

What concern did people have about majorities under the Constitution?

That majorities might tyrannize different minorities

What role does the Constitution play in U.S. society?

It establishes a form of democracy as a legal document, allowing creation of a just government, living in a just society, and participation in freedoms guaranteed by the founding fathers