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Supremacy Clause
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Local and State Declarations of Independence
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First Amendment
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No Establishment Clause
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Constitutionalism
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U.S. Federal Constitutional Convention 1787
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Great Compromise
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Consent of the Governed
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Third Amendment
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Similarities between the U.S. and Utah Constitutions
Civil dialogue is a process of discussion to promote respectful and constructive communication. It becomes key in discussing controversial topics that can become intense quickly, as it fosters mutual respect and encourages empathy toward different viewpoints. This Classroom Catalog entry explores civil dialogue in the Utah Constitutional Convention debates about women's suffrage.
K-12 Classrooms Resources, Center for Constitutional Studies, Utah Valley University, accessed via www.quillproject.net.
These resources are not created or endorsed by the Quill Project or Pembroke College. For further information please contact Eleesha Tucker, ETucker@uvu.edu.
