The Test

“… As we have inherited the spirit of liberty and the fire of patriotism from our fathers, so let them descend [unchanged] to our posterity.”   
                                                                                                                                                          ^{Elder Phineas Richards} 

Tips for writing Congress' powers in your own words:  

1. Identify and look up unfamiliar words in the Websters 1828 Dictionary or nccs.net
2. Read the clause 3 times aloud and write down key words (for larger clauses break it up into smaller sections).
3. Explain to someone what you think it means.  Write it down simply and with as few words as possible. 
4. OR finish this sentence in as few words as possible:  The people of the states empower Congress to...

Homework:

1. Write Article 1: Section 8  in your own words.  See tips above.
2. Opinion paper:  Does Congress have too much power or not enough?   If you have already written this paper concentrate on writing the Constitution in your own words.

Presentation: Gigi -Governor Morris

Devotional:  Jeremy