4C WK 18 Article 1 Analyzing Our State Constitution 5/21

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• no

• no

• yes

• no

The purpose of the state constitution is:

• to outline the structure and powers of the state government

• to set national foreign policy

• to regulate international trade

• to elect the President

The state constitution includes a preamble (introduction). Summarize the preamble in your own words.

• Yes, it includes a preamble that outlines the purpose and guiding principles of the constitution.

• No, it does not include a preamble.

• The preamble only lists the names of the state founders.

• The preamble is a detailed history of the state.

4. The constitution includes a bill of rights. What is included in the bill of rights?

• Fundamental rights and freedoms

• List of government officials

• Taxation rules

• Election procedures

The constitution is divided into how many articles?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

6. The constitution includes how many amendments?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 7