Constitution Rap - Smart Songs

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LYRICS:

Constitution, Constitution
The law that's supreme all across the Union
Constitution, Constitution
The founders agreed we would need a solution
It's a great work, the framework of our nation
It's a great work, one of the greatest on paper
Constitution, Constitution T
he law that's supreme all across the Union

INTRO
September 17, 1787
In the Pennsylvania statehouse, a meeting was ending
A secret convention, delegates from twelve states
Here's what they came up with after months of debates:

PREAMBLE
We the people of the United States
Claim justice, liberty, all that relates
In the Preamble, lots of pride you'll find
The mission statement of what the founders designed

ARTICLE I
Following the Preamble, there are seven articles
First one says who makes the laws and rules
It's the Legislative Branch, that's what their job is
House and Senate both, known as the Congress

ARTICLE II
The leader we choose through Article II
Is the president, executive power ensues
As Commander in Chief, with the ability
To the guide the country through war and treaty

ARTICLE III
You'll see from Article III, we have Judiciary
That means the courts that can punish or set free
And if there's ever the question: "Is this law constitutional?"
Well, ask the Supreme Court, it should know

CHORUS

ARTICLE IV
To create a new state in the land we adore
Congress must agree, reads Article IV
All these states work together, yes the Union is one
A brotherhood to protect from invasion

ARTICLE V
Article Five could be why this work has survived
It says we can change it to keep with the times
2/3 of the House and of the Senate
Plus approval from the states makes a new amendment

ARTICLE VI
Every judge and every court must understand
Constitution is supreme law of the land
And elected officials must agree with this list
Vowing to an oath, part of Article VI

ARTICLE VII
Well, the seventh and the last of the articles we sing about
Is about how the Constitution came about
When nine states signed it and were satisfied
That's when it could take effect, what we call ratified

OUTRO
These seven articles are the foundation
Layers of guidelines that help build our nation
First Congress meeting would lead to something bright
The ten amendments, known as the Bills of Rights

CHORUS

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