Talk about the Constitution
The Constitution is the most important document in American history. The Center for the Constitution at
The Constitution needs renewal and understanding each generation, or it's not going to last.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
Montpelier encourages you to talk with your children about the Constitution and how it defines what it means to be an American. As Americans we talk a lot about our rights ascitizens. We also all have responsibilities to be engaged in theaffairs of our communities and government. The Constitution guaranteesyour ability to do so, and the vitality of our democracy requires it.
The pages in this section will help you talk with your kids about the Constitution.
