The U.S. Constitution (HMH)

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What is the U.S. Constitution?

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A set of rules for our country.

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What are the Articles of Confederation?

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The country's first set of rules after the Revolutionary War.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that guarantee individual rights.

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What does the Preamble to the Constitution do?

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It introduces the Constitution and explains its purpose.

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What is a delegate?

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People who have been chosen to make decisions for a larger group.

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What is the significance of the Fourth of July?

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It is a domestic holiday that celebrates the Declaration of Independence.

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What does the Constitution say about government power?

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It says how much power the branches of the government can have.

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What is NOT true about the U.S. Constitution?

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It changes with every new president.

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What is democracy?

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A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions.

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What is a government?

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A group of people who make and enforce laws for a community or country.