Cynthia H. Roberts
The Constitution is the plan for government in the United States. It tells how the government is organized. It says what the government can and cannot do.
In the United States, the government is supposed to act according to laws based on the Constitution. Conflicts between citizens, and between citizens and government, may be settled according to law. In this way, the Constitution is the foundation of a peaceful and orderly society.
Citizens who know the Constitution have an advantage over others. They know their legal rights. They know how to protect themselves against ay wrong use of government power. Citizens who do not know what is in the Constitution cannot use the rules to help themselves or others. Citizens who do not know their legal rights may lose benefits they deserve. Thus, it is important for citizens, young and old, to know their Constitution.