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ERIC Number: EJ374234
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Teaching Enduring Constitutional Principles in the Bicentennial Year.
Vile, John R.
Louisiana Social Studies Journal, v14 n1 p4-7 Fall 1987
Stating that students should learn more about the U.S. Constitution than superficial details, Vile advocates the teaching of 12 basic constitutional principles that are essential to the nature and success of the U.S. government. These principles include the rule of law, individual rights, and the dangers of concentrated power. (GEA)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Relevance (Education), Social Studies, Student Needs, United States Government (Course), United States History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Bicentennial; United States Constitution