The Meaning and History of the Constitution

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What does the Declaration of Independence state about universal principles?

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It states life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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From where does all legitimate power stem according to the Declaration of Independence?

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All legitimate power stems from the people.

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What does the Declaration of Independence say about rights?

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It says that everybody has rights.

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What does the Declaration of Independence contain regarding the king of England?

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It contains a bill of particulars with 17 paragraphs about bad actions of the king.

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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution?

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The Constitution provides a form of government and limits the government.

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What is the first job of the federal government according to the Constitution?

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National Defense.

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How many articles are in the Constitution of the United States?

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There are seven articles.

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What do the first three articles of the Constitution establish?

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They set up the three branches of government.

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What does the second part of the Constitution address?

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It addresses provisions to guarantee a system of national commerce.

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What did the Constitution replace?

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It replaced the Articles of Confederation.