U.S. Constitution Flashcard

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What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights.

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What does the Preamble of the Constitution explain?

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The goals of the document.

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What was the first Constitution of the United States?

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The Articles of Confederation.

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What event was not a welcoming gesture to new immigrants in the colonies?

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The Boston Tea Party.

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How many total votes are in the Electoral College?

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538.

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What principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?

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Separation of powers.

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What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish the framework of the government and protect individual rights.

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What does the term 'checks and balances' refer to?

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A system that ensures that each branch of government can limit the powers of the others.

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What is the significance of the Supremacy Clause?

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It establishes that the Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws.

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What amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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The 13th Amendment.