Write Your Own Constitution
“Many countries around the world are attempting to create a democratic form of government for the first time in history. These countries are often referred to as emerging democracies. Because it is their first attempt at self-government, a written constitution setting down the basic principles of democracy is often needed. Therefore, the task will be to create a model constitution for one of these democracies.”
In preparation for writing your constitution you should answer the following questions. Each question corresponds to a part of the U.S. Constitution. You will be setting your constitution up in the same fashion as the U.S. Constitution. This should be done on a Google Doc.
You will be able to do this either individually or with a partner (it is your choice). Remember that if you do this with a partner, you and your partner will be responsible for all of the work.
What are the general goals of the democracy? (include a minimum of three goals)
PREAMBLE
Who will make the laws for the country? How will the laws be made?
ARTICLE ONE – LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Who will be in charge of carrying out the laws of the country?
ARTICLE TWO – EXECUTIVE BRANCH
What will happen if someone does not follow the laws?
ARTICLE THREE – JUDICIAL BRANCH
What are the qualifications needed to be an officer in each part of the government and how they are chosen?
ARTICLES I, II, and III
How will the new government protect the citizens of the country?
ARTICLE TWO
What are the rights of each citizen of the country
BILL OF RIGHTS
The order of the constitution should go as follows:
Preamble (1.)
Sections of the Constitution:
Article I (2. And 5.)
Article II (3., 5, and 6)
Article III (3. And 5)
Bill of Rights
