US Constitution

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What is the "main law" of the United States called?

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US Constitution, Constitution

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Where was the Constitution written?

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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What year was the Constitution written?

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1787

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What was the Constitutional Convention?

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A meeting during which representatives wrote the Constitution.

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What is the first part of the Constitution called?

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The Preamble

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What does the preamble say?

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It tells why the Constitution was written and who wrote it.

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Who were the "framers?"

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People who wrote the Constitution and who represented all Americans.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 additions to the Constitution.

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Who is known as "Father of the Constitution?"

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James Madison

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What are the three branches of government established by the Constitution?

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Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches