Constitution+Essay

The United States Constitution is the oldest living constitution in existence and has been a model for democratic institutions around the world. Why has the Constitution been so successful? You will write a persuasive essay that completes the following statement: //The Constitution works because//….

Your essay must //judicial, checks and balances, federalism, and amendment process//. three or more body paragraphs, each with strong topic sentences and convincing supporting examples and evidence, and a concluding paragraph.
 * include all of the following terms: //three branches of government, executive, legislative,//
 * contain at least five paragraphs: one introductory paragraph with a well-defined thesis,
 * First draft is due February 8, 2010 @ 8:05 am in my dropbox (remember, this is only a first draft so it doesn't have to be perfect;just write your ideas)
 * Draft must be done on Pages
 * Double-space paragraphs
 * Second draft due February 11, 2010 in class
 * Finished essay is due February 25, 2010

Use the following outline to organize your thoughts and ideas