The Constitution Affects My Daily Life

By: Ariel Tromer (age 12) 7th grade

The constitution affects my daily life.

When I steal a bag of chips they won’t break my hips.

I have a right to no cruel and unusual punishment because it’s not right, for that I’m willing to fight.

The constitution affects my daily life.

When I laugh at school I won’t get a suspension, or worse detention!

I have the freedom of expression.

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The constitution affects my daily life.

When the police come knocking at my door wanting to stay, I can say “go away”.

I have the right to refuse housing soldiers without my windows being broken by boulders.

The constitution affects my daily life.

When I borrow James maddison to do my civics homework, it’s not an automatic no-no I can defend my choice.

I have the right to a fair and speedy trial, and to that I say smile.

The constitution affects my daily life.

When James maddison files a lawsuit against me, I can just laugh and say “oopsies”.

I have the right to remain silent, without becoming an assailant.

.I’m born with these rights

.Without them the government would control my life