Quiz on U.S. Constitution and Government

The ____________ to the _______________ of the United States of America begins, “We the people,” which establishes that the power of _______________ comes from the people.

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The four purposes of the United States government are: a. To form a ___________ b. ________________ justice c. Ensure ___________ d. To provide ___________

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______________ of ________________: Stated grievances against king of Great Britain; Declared colonies’ independence from Great Britain; Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness); Established idea that all people are equal under law

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Charters of the _____________ ______________ of ________________: Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists

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The _____________ Declaration of ______________: Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America

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Articles of _______________: Established first form of national government for independent states; Maintained that major powers resided with individual states; ___________ of central government (e.g., no power to tax and enforce laws) - led to the writing of the _____________ of the United States of America

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Virginia ___________ for ___________ Freedom: Freedom of ___________ beliefs and opinions

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Constitution of the United States of America, including the _____ of ________: Establishes the structure of the United States government; Guarantees _______ under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected; Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people; Protects the fundamental ___________ of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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There are ______ amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

• 27

• 28

• 29

• 30

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• The 13th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

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