Legacy of the U.S. Constitution

What was added to the Constitution in 1791 to protect individual freedoms?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

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What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the U.S. government?

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To give more power to the states

Which branches make up the U.S. federal government?

• Legislative, Executive, and Judicial

• Federal, State, and Local

• Senate, House, and President

• Military, Congress, and Courts

What is the purpose of the amendment process in the Constitution?

• To create new states

• To allow changes to be made to the Constitution over time

• To remove outdated laws

• To give more power to the President

What does the preamble of the Constitution aim to establish?

• A monarchy in the United States

• A more perfect union and justice

• A new government for Europe

• A single branch of government