Answer the following questions. The study materials for this assignment can be found on the school website. Once on the site, login and select the course titled Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice from the middle portion of the student portal screen. Once on the course screen, the etextbook and unit assignments can be selected from the left tab. This assignment is from unit 1. In that tab you will find a study guide and additional learning resources for this assignment.

In this assignment, you are to write a two-page paper explaining the history, structure, and purpose of the U.S. Constitution.

Please ensure the following items are included in your response:

Identify events that led to the creation of the document.
Identify the general topics covered in the various sections of the U.S. Constitution.
The documents could be described by the processes it created. One of the most celebrated concepts is the rule of law. Explain how the Constitution contributes to that non-violent and orderly transition of power within the democracy.
Address which sections focus on the amendment process and the transition of the government.
Parts of the documents place very explicit limitations on the power of the government—choose two and explain them with some detail.
Identify the branches of the federal government.
Explain the role and power of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources, including the textbook, that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed. If you need assistance with citing legal documents, the Success Center has a tutorial that covers legal citations in detail.