Foundations of the U.S. Constitution

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Which document influenced the Constitution of the United States by establishing the idea of a government that serves the people?

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Magna Carta

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.1

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What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual freedoms

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.2

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Which earlier document articulated the concept of "consent of the governed" that influenced American constitutional government? Options: The English Bill of Rights, The Magna Carta, The Mayflower Compact, The Federalist Papers

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The Mayflower Compact

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.A

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.2

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What concept from the Magna Carta influenced the American Constitution?

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Trial by jury

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.1

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Which document first established the idea of a written constitution in America?

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The Mayflower Compact

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.A

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Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.1

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What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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It outlines the goals of the Constitution

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.2

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Which document declared that "all men are created equal" and influenced the Constitution?

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The Declaration of Independence

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2b.A

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Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?

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Legislative

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