Reading Selection 1: Adapted from the Columbia Encyclopedia Some of the principles and practices of the U.S. Constitution are based off of the British Constitution. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States; it influences all other U.S. laws. All new laws go through a review process to determine if they are “constitutional.” Laws that do not meet the principles of the Constitution can be amended. Reading Selection 2: Adapted from an encyclopedia The principles of the United States government were established in the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution defines the functions of the federal government, which began operating in 1789. Although the Constitution is concise and precise in nature; many of its principles are stated generally. The general manner in which the principles are stated has allowed leaders to change the document when necessary. 5 How does Reading Selection 1 agree with Reading Selection 2? A. Local laws have more influence than the Constitution of the United States. B. The Constitution contains important American principles and practices. C. The Constitution changes to reflect cultural changes in American society. D. Local laws change to match the exact principles outlined in the Constitution.
