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This song is appropriate for Constitution Day, September 17.
In the Constitution there’s no power of a throne.
It makes government one that the people make and own...
One branch is Executive, and that’s the President.
He hears from his Cabinet as their advice is lent...
Chorus:
In the Constitution, in the Constitution, in the Constitution
In the branch, Judicial, the Supreme Court is upheld.
The nine judges pass the laws, and therein justice dwells....
Twenty-seven* amendments are how many you will find.
Only what’s best for the nation is in their design...
Chorus:
In the Constitution, in the Constitution, in the Constitution
* Of course, the number of amendments is subject to change!
About Constitution Day: September 17
Educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year. This includes including preschools, K-12 schools and colleges
Public Law 108-447, Section 111(b) states “each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.”
This song, along with the instrumental version, sheet music, and extension activities, is available on Barbara Speicher's USA Hooray.
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