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1. What benefits come from a nation having a written constitution like in the United States?
2. Are there disadvantages in having a written constitution such as ours? If so, what might they be?
3. Are there any advantages of having an unwritten Constitution like in the UK?
500 words min
resources
- Introduction to the Study of Constitutional Law – Read the 3 paragraphs on the left under the heading “Introduction.” The sections “Assignment” and “Additional Questions for Class Discussions” are not included in this week’s reading.
- The Constitutional Convention of 1787 – Read the entire page except for the discussion questions.
- The Original Constitution (Articles I through VII)
- S. Doc. 108-17 Historical Note on Formation of the Constitution
- Creating of the United States Constitution – Read all 3 paragraphs.
- Visit the actual US Constitution
- Watch this video – The Making of the United States of America directed by Gilbert, John Selwyn, in World: A Television History Episode 22 (Landmark Media, 1985).