Understanding the U.S. Constitution

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What is one of the main purposes of the U.S. Constitution as stated in the Preamble?

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To establish justice

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Why was the Bill of Rights created?

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To limit the power of the federal government

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Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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How does the system of checks and balances work in the U.S. Constitution?

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It allows each branch to have power over the others

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What is a key difference between national and state governments in the U.S. federal system?

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National government handles foreign affairs

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Which of the following is a responsibility of the executive branch? Interpreting laws, Enforcing laws, Making laws, Declaring laws unconstitutional

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Enforcing laws

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What is one reason the system of checks and balances was included in the U.S. Constitution?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

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Which of the following is a function of the judicial branch? Writing new laws, Enforcing laws, Interpreting laws, Vetoing laws

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Interpreting laws

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What is one purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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To state the goals of the government

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Why is the Bill of Rights important?

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It protects individual freedoms