A couple of weeks ago I was in my methods of Social Science class. The class was split into three groups. Each person was given a specific side to take in a debate. During the debate one of my classmates and I were discussing whether it was constitutional for the president to send troops in on American citizens. One of my classmates was sure that it was, in the instance we were studying. I, however, did not think it was. At that moment I wished I had a copy of the United States Constitution.
Later that day I was with a friend. I told her I needed to go to the bookstore so I could buy a pocket sized version of the constitution. She, of course laughed, and told me what a nerd I was. My friend is also majoring in Social Science education. I found the pocket sized edition and purchased it. My friend continued to tease me. I did not care, though.
I think that everyone she have a copy of the constitution. It seems that the majority of people in our country do not know what it says and because of this their rights are often violated. The more I study history, the more I learn that most United States presidents did several things that were unconstitutional. This really bothers me. It is almost like we have set up rules just to say we have them. If the document needs to be amended and changed, well let's do so, but until then I think it would be wise if the American people would learn what the constitution says and follow it. As a history teacher, it will be my job to help students learn it, so I am proud to say that I now own a copy.
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