Future Family Constitution

1. Future FamilyConstitution

2. The Purpose of this paper • The Constitution is the written form/structure of our countries government. • It can be hard to understand and hard to make a connection with. • The purpose of this paper is to help you connect with our countries written form of government. • You will structure your paper exactly how the U.S. Constitution is structured.

3. Preamble The Preamble is the introduction to our Constitution. It gives reasons why the authors of the constitution made the document And why there was a need to established something different than they currently had.

4. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Preamble • Your Preamble must follow a similar structure as the Constitution Preamble • You will need to create a goal for your future household • Five principles that help you achieve that goal • And a concluding sentence where you explain that those 5 principles together lead to this constitution for your family • This should be about one paragraph

5. Constitution Preamble Vs Your Preamble Constitution Preamble Example of Your Preamble We, the founders of the Snow household, in order to form a more peaceful and loving home; strive to communicate respectfully, be honest with our words, respect each others privacy, support each other in times of success and of need, and love each other unconditionally. By doing these things, we can ensure a unified and loving family that is based off of trust and communication. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

6. Article 1 Establishes the Legislative Branch-they Make the Laws

7. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Article 1 • In your future home: • Who will make the laws/rules? • How do they make them: • Based on events • Based on traditions from your parents & their parents?

8. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution All rule making powers shall come from the parental units, which in our home will be represented by the Mother and Father. These rules will represent need rather than power over the small ones. • Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress its powers and limits. Congress is the legislative branch of the government, meaning they are the ones to make laws for the United States of America. The article also creates the two sections of Congress, which is called a bicameral legislature. The first of the two is the Senate, which is made up of two senators from each state. The second is the House of Representatives, which has representatives from each state based on the population. • The Legislative powers make the laws.

9. Article 2 Establishes the Executive Branch-They Enforce the laws

10. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Article 2 • In your future home: • Who in your household is responsible for enforcing the laws/rules? • How do they enforce them?

11. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution The rules in this household shall be enforced by self regulation or the children. To ensure rules are enforced a positive reward system will be given. Technology Time Treats Vacations Article 2 of the United States Constitution is the section that makes the executive branch of the government. The Executive branch of the government is the branch that has the responsibility and authority for the administration throughout the day of the state. In the United States, the executive branch includes the President, and other executive officers like state governor's. • The executive power enforces the laws.

12. Article 3 Establishes the judicial Branch-They Interpret the Laws

13. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Article 3 • This Branch is the referee. • Who in your household keeps order? • How do they make sure things are fair and done properly and on time? • What are the consequences if rules are broken) • How are those consequences determined?

14. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution To ensure that order is kept, we as a family unit will interpret the laws together. We will come together to judge any unfair rules that need to be reviewed or updated. We shall meet from time to time to review rules to make sure that they are fair for all family members. If rules are not kept family members will loose their positive rewards and/or new rules will be established to ensure that the tranquility of our household is still intact. • Article 3 of the United States Constitution is the section that creates the judicial branch in the United States. The Judicial branch is the system of courts that look at the law and applies it to different cases. In the United States, the judicial branch of the federal government includes the United States Supreme Court and all the lower courts that are created by Congress • The Judicial Branch interprets the laws.

15. Article 4 Relationship between the StatesEstablishes the duties that individual states have to each other, as well as those the federal government has to the states.

16. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Article 4 • In this article you need to explain how your family interacts. • Where do family reunions and get-togethers usually take place? • How often?

17. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution Family is a very important part of our lives. We become stronger because we know where we come from. Our immediate family will meet bi-weekly with our, close in proximity, aunt, uncle and cousins, for a fun family get together. We will have an extended family vacation, at a specified location, with the Snow family, every other year; adults will have an annual adult trip. With the Murphy side of our extended family, we will get together bi-annually on the opposite years as the Snow’s. This will ensure a tight nit family. • Article 4 of the United States Constitution is the section that talks about the states. Article 4 discusses the responsibilities and duties of the states as well as what responsibilities the federal government has to the States. 

18. Article 5 Supremacy Article Establishes how the United States Constitution can be changed. The only ways to change the constitution is by adding an amendment.

19. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Article 5 • In this Article you will explain: • That this Constitution is “the supreme law of the land.” • Emphasize that everyone needs to follow it. • Be creative with this one!

20. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution This family constitution is established as the supreme law of this household. In order to address any part of this constitution, and amend (make changes to) this document, the family must come together as a whole and discuss alternatives to the grievances. Each family member must adhere to the roles in which have been described and recorded in this family document. These are the words of this future family. • Article 5 of the US Constitution states that constitutional amendments have to be passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of the legislature (upper and lower houses of the senate). The amendment must then be ratified by three-fourths of states. and then by the states. Alternative procedures are also provided, but these are rarely used.

21. Amendments These establish the basic rights the citizens of the U.S. have

22. What you will need to include in your Future Family Constitution Amendments • In the U.S. Constitution, we have certain amendments/changes to the Constitution. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights. • These list of the basic rights the citizens of the U.S. have. • In your constitution, add a Bill of Rights for the citizens of YOUR future home. • You must include 10 rights! • What rights do you have at home? • What rights do you have as a family member? BE CREATIVE

23. Constitution Vs. Family Constitution Constitution Your Constitution You have the right to an opinion. You have the right to eat when you are hungry. You have the right to 1 hour of technology a day. You have the right to play with friends. You have the right participate in activities that make you a better person. You have the right to a certain amount of privacy. You have a right to be who you want to be as long as it doesn’t hurt someone else. You have the right to be creative. You have the right to express yourself as long as it doesn’t hurt someone else. You have a right to get the best education that you can possibly get. • First Amendment– Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech  • Second Amendment -Right to bear arms • Third Amendment-Quartering of troops • Fourth Amendment-search and seizure • Fifth Amendment-due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain • Sixth Amendment-Speedy Trial • Seventh Amendment-Trial by Jury • Eighth Amendment-Excessive Bail and Cruel and Unusual Punishment • Ninth Amendment-Protection of Rights now Specifically included in the Constitution • Tenth Amendment-Powers of States and people

24. Be creative with this!!!!! You have the right to create whatever family you want to have in your future!!!!!!!!!