As many believe gifted kiddos may grow to be the leaders of the next generation, they may need to know how the U.S. is governed.

Originally Posted by book: Constitution Translated for Kids
Fast Facts - The U.S. Constitution is the shortest, and the oldest, Constitution of any government in the world.
The U.S. Constitution was signed September 17, 1787. Next year in 2017, it will be 230 years old.

For the 229th anniversary, this article discusses whether U.S. government (legislative, executive, and judicial branches) is currently kept in bounds set by the Constitution.

The 4th of July celebrates the Declaration of Independence, while Constitution Day commemorates the U.S. Constitution.

The President of the United States takes an oath to uphold the Constitution.

Here is link to the 2015 post for Constitution Day.