The State Bar Association of North Dakota Winter 2013 Gavel Magazine | Page 11

WE THE PEOPLE COMPETITION UNIT QUESTIONS:
These are the questions in the six units in which the students competed in the January 16 state finals competition:

• What are the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system?

Unit Three judges listen to presentations. They are from left, Dr. Chad Litton, University of Mary; Bill Neumann, SBAND Executive Director, and Illona Jeffcoat-Sacco, North Dakota Public Service Commission.

• How did the framers create the Constitution?

• How has the Constitution been changed to further the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence?

• How have the values and principles embodied in the Constitution shaped American institutions and practices?

Hillsboro High School students listen to feedback on their Unit 6 presentation. They are from left, Nichole Nilles, Jakob Hurt and Jake Pederson.

Bishop Ryan student Leighton Nichols makes his presentation for Unit 3.

• What rights does the Bill of Rights protect?

• What challenges might face American constitutional democracy in the 21st Century?

Justice Daniel Crothers gives students feedback.

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