Article VI & VII Flashcards

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1
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How many changes have been made to the Constitution?

A

27

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2
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What are the first 10 amendments called?

A

The Bill of Rights

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3
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What are the first 10 amendments designed to protect?

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Civil rights & liberties for each American citizen

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4
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When did the Constitution go into effect?

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September 17, 1787

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5
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What was required to ratify the Constitution?

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The Constitution was ratified by 9 out of the 13 existing states

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What does the Constitution sat about all debts acquired before the Constitution?

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They are valid against the U.S. under the Constitution, as under the Confederation

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7
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In comparing the Constitution and the laws of the U.S. to any other laws which is supreme?

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The Constitution is the supreme law of the U.S.

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What do all senators, representatives, and all executive and judicial officers, as well as, members of the state legislatures, promise to do?

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Bound by oath or affirmation

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