Jaxon Hilton

Hello, my name is Jaxon, and I am 10 years old and in the 5th grade. I live in Utah with my dad,mom, sister, my twin brother, and my younger brother. Oh, and I have a dog named Sirius. Yes, you read that right, he is named after the Harry Potter character, Sirius. I love playing football and I got to play tackle, as the quarterback, for the first time this year. I love the Kansas City Chiefs and even had the opportunity to attend one of their games a few years ago. I love all things sports! I also love to be creative. One of my favorite things to do is to sit down to draw or sketch. Last year I entered the contest after Constituting America came to my school and I thought it would be fun to come up with something that represents the three branches of our government. I love learning about the constitution and was so excited when I found out I won. Thank you for this opportunity.

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Our Interview With Jaxon

Was this the first time you entered the contest?
Yes, it was.

How did you hear about the contest?
I heard about the contest at school when the presenters told me you could win money if you entered the contest.

What inspired your work?
I just wanted to create a piece of work that showed the importance of the three branches of government. I wanted to show the process our government uses to pass laws.

What did you learn about the U.S. Constitution while creating your entry?
I learned that the U.S. Constitution is not only the foundation of our government, but it also establishes important freedoms and rights that affect our daily lives.

How do you plan to spread the word this year to your peers about the importance of the U.S Constitution?
I plan to spread the word this year to my peers the importance of the U.S. Constitution by spreading the word about the U.S. Constitution by making it fun for my friends! I can create a short comic strip that shows some of our rights, like freedom of speech or the right to vote, and how we use them in real life.

Which U.S. historical site would you like to visit?
I would like to visit the George Washington Memorial

What are your career plans?
My career plans would be to play in the NFL, but if that doesn’t work out, I would love to be a NFL football coach.

How do you spend your free time?
I spend my free time hanging out with friends, serving others with my family, playing football, drawing, and enjoying the outdoors.

Why is the Constitution relevant today?
The Constitution remains relevant today because it sets the foundation for how our government works and protects the rights of all citizens.