Constitution Basics

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Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights? freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to an education, right to a trial by jury

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right to an education

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What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention? Options: to create a bill of rights, to make changes to the Articles of Confederation, to declare independence from Great Britain, to create an entirely new governing document for the new nation

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to make changes to the Articles of Confederation

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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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the Bill of Rights

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How many times has the Constitution been amended since it was first ratified?

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27

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Who was president of the Constitutional Convention?

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George Washington

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How many of the 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it was law?

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9

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Who was the father of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

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10

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What do the Bill of Rights protect?

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individual freedoms

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To approve

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Ratify