Students compare their state's constitution to the U.S. Constitution, explain how the two documents illustrate federalism, and evaluate the need for state constitutions.

Remix to add resources for use with this graphic organizer. This graphic organizer helps guide discussion or research to support understanding of the North Carolina Constitution.

Questions - cut and paste them everywhere in your room. Have students get up and answer them either digitally or in a notebook:

What is the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, and how does it affect state government?
• What is the purpose of the North Carolina Constitution?
• What freedoms, limits, and protections does the North Carolina Constitution and its Articles set forth?
• How does the North Carolina Constitution affect the framework, organization, and structure of state and
local government?
• How is authority defined for public officials (i.e. governor, lieutenant governor, sheriffs, judges, etc.) in the
North Carolina Constitution?
• How can North Carolina’s Constitution be changed? Who can change it?
• What services must the state provide according to the North Carolina Constitution?
• Why is the North Carolina Constitution relevant to each of us?

This resource is an updated, interactive version of the current NC Constitution from the North Carolina General Assembly website.