Constitution Day

Constitution Day reading 

Chief Justice Marla Luckert invited her colleagues in the judicial branch, the legal community, and members of the public to join a celebration of Constitution Day at the Kansas Judicial Center. The event featured a reading of the U.S. Constitution.

Photographs from Constitution reading
Read the news release 
 

Why we celebrate Constitution Day 

When we celebrate Constitution Day, we are reminded of the vision our founders had for the United States at its formation. This includes a representative form of government with three equal branches, each with a distinct role: 

• the legislative branch, which makes laws; 

• the executive branch, which carries out and enforces laws; and

• the judicial branch, which interprets and applies laws.

The Kansas Constitution is modeled after our U.S. Constitution. 

Constitution Day events nationally

• National Constitution Center online events for Constitution Day

How well do you know the U.S. Constitution? 

• America's Defining Documents

• Constitution Quiz

• Mount Vernon Constitution Quiz

• ​Washington Post Constitution Day Quiz

Where to learn about the U.S. Constitution 

Resources for students:

• Ben's Guide: U.S. Constitution

• iCivics: The Constitution

Resources for teachers:

• National Constitution Center

• PBS: Teaching the Constitution

• Library of Congress: Constitution Day Teacher Resources

• Docs Teach: Bring the Constitution to Life

• ABA Teacher Portal

• Kansas Bar Association

Other resources

• National Center for State Courts Constitution Day webpage

• U.S. Courts Constitution Day and Citizenship Day webpage