Unit 3--US Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the predecessor to the United States Constitution?
A
The Articles of Confederation?
2
Q
True or False: The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution after its original ratification.
A
True.
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The Constitution established a system of government with _____ branches.
A
three
4
Q
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
A
The 13th Amendment.
5
Q
What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the Constitution?
A
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
