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What is the purpose of the US Constitution?

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To establish the basic framework of the government and protect the rights of citizens.

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How many articles are in the US Constitution?

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There are seven articles in the US Constitution.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that protect individual freedoms.

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Who wrote the US Constitution?

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The US Constitution was written by the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

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What is the Supremacy Clause?

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The Supremacy Clause establishes that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land.

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What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

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The Preamble introduces the Constitution and outlines the goals of the government.

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What is federalism?

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Federalism is the division of power between the federal government and state governments.

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What are the three branches of government established by the US Constitution?

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The three branches are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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What is the Commerce Clause?

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The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce between states and with foreign nations.

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What is the process for amending the US Constitution?

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An amendment can be proposed by Congress with a two-thirds majority vote and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures.

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What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

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The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to recognize the laws and legal decisions of other states.

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What is the purpose of the Checks and Balances system in the US Constitution?

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To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to limit the powers of the other branches.

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What are the first three words of the US Constitution?

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The first three words are ‘We the People.’

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What is the Due Process Clause?

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The Due Process Clause ensures that individuals are treated fairly by the government and have the right to a fair trial.

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What is the purpose of the Separation of Powers in the US Constitution?

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To divide the government into three separate branches with distinct powers and responsibilities.

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What is the Elastic Clause?

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The Elastic Clause, also known as the Necessary and Proper Clause, grants Congress the power to pass laws necessary for carrying out its enumerated powers.

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What is the Electoral College?

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The Electoral College is the system used to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

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What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

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The 10th Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

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What is the process for ratifying the US Constitution?

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The US Constitution was ratified when nine of the thirteen states approved it.

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What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment?

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The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law and due process to all citizens.

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What is the Supremacy Clause?

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The Supremacy Clause establishes the US Constitution and federal laws as the supreme law of the land.

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What is the purpose of the 1st Amendment?

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The 1st Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

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What is the purpose of the 2nd Amendment?

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The 2nd Amendment protects the right to bear arms.

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What is the purpose of the 5th Amendment?

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The 5th Amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process of law.

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What is the purpose of the 8th Amendment?

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The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines.