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Constitution Hall Pass: The Legislative Branch

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In celebration of Constitution Day, students explore some famous historical sites that tell the story of the legislative branch. This episode also provides a behind-the-scenes look at how laws are made in the United States. Part of the "Constitution Hall Pass" series.

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Runtime: 21 minutes 50 seconds

Topic: History, Social Science
Subtopic: Government, Law, U.S. History (General)
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 10
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Release Year: 2013
Producer/Distributor: National Constitution Center
Series: Constitution Hall Pass
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Woman stands in the middle of 3 3D digital buildings representing the U, S, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, and Executive Branch.

Painting of men creating the U, S Constitution. Some are standing, others are seated, and 1 sits at a table partially covered in papers with a book, inkwell, and quill pen on the other side. Caption. And how they handled those concerns.

People with sacks covering their faces and phrases such as "Greed" and "Self Interest" written on their shirts stand next to a person wearing Earth with a face over their head. 1st Earth Day April 22, 1970 Caption: It was the first celebration of Earth Day,

Man wears polo and stands in a room. His mouth is open in mid-speech. Caption. It's a great day to learn about history.

Man wears a dark polo with the word "staff" printed on it. His eyebrows are slightly raised and his mouth is open mid-speech. Caption. Talking about our friends in Signers' Hall.

Closeup of a man wearing a dark polo. He smiles and speaks to camera. Caption. Out of the government's dollars and cents.

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