CBA 5 Review

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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.

Answer explanation

The purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution was to unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free, establishing a framework for governance that protects individual liberties.

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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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The Constitution

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This gave the framework and rules of government and defined what government can do.

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Match the correct document to its characteristics: The Bill of Rights

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This states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen’s rights.

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The Declaration of Independence

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The individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were defined.
It also defined the principles and ideals of freedom and liberty.

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