Shape:  Do you know what the tablet's shape is called?   It is a keystone.  In architecture, a keystone is the stone which keeps the others together.  Without it everything would fall apart.  The keystone of this nation is the fact that it is based on law.  Without law, freedom and democracy would not prevail.

1. Which state is called the "Keystone State" ?  Why?

2. What important events occurred there?

3. Take a look at the U.S. Constitution and particularl the Bill of Rights.  How are we protected under the law? 

4. Have the class work on building a keystone.



5. What keeps our country in balance
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6. What are the 3 branches of Government?
    Describe them:

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2

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