U.S. Constitution Worksheet

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What is an amendment to the Constitution?

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An addition made to the document

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How does the Constitution help prevent any one part of the government from becoming too powerful?

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By creating a system of checks and balances

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What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

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To introduce the Constitution and state its goals

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Which document begins with the words, "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union..."?

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The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

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Why might people place their hands over their hearts during the Pledge of Allegiance?

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To show respect and patriotism

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When did the U.S. government officially recognize the Pledge of Allegiance?

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1924

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In what year did Congress pass legislation outlining how citizens should conduct themselves during the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance?

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1954

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What should those not in military uniform do during the Pledge of Allegiance?

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Remove any non-religious headwear

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allegiance

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Loyalty; be loyal to something

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According to the Pledge of Allegiance, what does the flag stand for?

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The Republic