The U. S. Constitution HMH Test

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Why are the amendments an important part of the Constitution?

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Because they give people many rights.

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Why did the delegates have a difficult time writing the Constitution?

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They had different ideas and argued a lot.

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What does 'domestic' mean?

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It is a part of or about the country in which you live.

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What is the Constitution?

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A set of rules for our country.

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What does 'posterity' mean?

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Thinking ahead to all the people who will be alive in the future.

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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual freedoms and rights.

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Who wrote the Constitution?

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The Founding Fathers, including George Washington and James Madison.

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What is a delegate?

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A person chosen to represent others, especially in a convention.

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What does 'welfare' refer to?

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The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.

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What is the significance of the Preamble?

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It introduces the Constitution and states its purpose.