Introduction
The United States Constitution is a key document in our nation. The Constitution was used to establish the fundamental laws and principles that govern the United States of America (U.S.). This document contributes to the U.S. being a highly effective state among nations throughout the world. The U.S. Constitution also designated individual liberties and rights we have as citizens within the U.S.
The Bill of Rights, written in the Constitution, covers some fundamental human rights, which we will discuss as well. Understanding the history and importance of the U.S. Constitution, as well as your own state constitutional laws, gives us a greater appreciation of our nation’s framers and the documents on which our country is founded. In this assignment, you will look at the U.S. Constitution, and discuss some of the universal rights provided to citizens of the U.S. You will also be examining your own state constitution and discussing the constitutional laws in your state.
Remember to view the assignment rubric (see below) before completing the assignment.
Assignment Instructions
Review the module activities and resources.
Review APA format in Brainfuse.
Review APA style in the Start Here section.
Identify credible resources to complete the assigned tasks.
Answer the following prompts using the course resources and your credible resources.
Explain how the U.S. Constitution contributes to the United States’ status as a highly effective state among nations.
Read your own state constitution and explain 3 new facts about your state’s constitutional law, which you did not already know. Explain why this is interesting to you. (Use the links to find the state constitutions)
Make a list of 5 universal human rights. Give an example of when each of these human rights has been violated.
This paper should be 300-500 words in essay format.
Cite and reference all resources utilized in the assignment. There should be two or more references.
Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA style formatting.
Review the rubric to identify all required criteria and elements.
Submit the assignment to your instructor by the due date listed in the course schedule
Locating Your State Constitutions
To locate a copy of a state’s code, you will first want to determine the title that has been given to the statute collection. The following resources will help you to find this information, and in many cases, state governments provide a copy of the current edition of their constitution via their official website.
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation
Guide to Law Online: the U.S. States and Territories
Legal Information Institute (State Listing)
