Class Discussions: U.S. Constitution Is Under Attack

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U.S. Constitution Is Under Attack
Introduction
On September 17th, 1787 the constitution of the United States of America was approved and was put into effect. This was after all the thirteen original states were represented by thirty-nine delegates at a constitutional convention that was held in Philadelphia. During this day the document was signed thus becoming the governing law of the land. The United States is a young nation just two hundred and thirty years. However, the U.S constitution which is the supreme law that governs the country is the oldest constitution in human history. This constitution has contributed to the United States becoming a free and prosperous nation
In 2014 Annenberg Public Policy Center conducted a constitution poll that shockingly revealed that people know very little about the government and the constitution. Some of the findings included; only 37% were unable to name any right safeguarded by the First Amendment. Only about 26% were able to give all three branches of go...