Constitution

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What year was the Constitution written?

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1787

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What does the Legislative Branch do?

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Makes the laws in our country.

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What is a change to the Constitution called?

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Amendment

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What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To make sure none of the branches has too much power.

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What does the Preamble of the Constitution do?

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States the purposes of our Constitution.

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What are the three branches of government?

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial.

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What is the role of the Executive Branch?

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Enforces the laws.

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What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

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Interprets the laws.

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What is an example of an Amendment?

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The First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the Constitution.