U.S. Constitution Flashcard

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Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

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To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free.

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The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because it -

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includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

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A presidential veto of a law is an example of —

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checks and balances

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All of the purposes of government can be found in the Preamble to the United States Constitution EXCEPT — Secure the blessings of liberty, Promote the general welfare, Provide for the common defense

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Secure our unalienable rights

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Match the correct document to its characteristics: Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence

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Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights defines individual rights of citizens.
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists wanted a list of protections added to the Constitution.

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New laws can be passed that do not follow the Bill of Rights.

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Which group is responsible for the laws that should govern us, what taxes citizens should pay, and impeaching a president?

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the legislative branch

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Which group is responsible for how laws should be carried out, recommending laws, and creating treaties with other countries?

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the executive branch

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Which group is responsible for what the Constitution means, determining whether a law passed by Congress is constitutional, and resolving disputes between states?

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the judicial branch

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Which group is responsible for educating students in our community, taking care of local streets and sewers, and paying local police and fire departments?

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the states