Understanding the Constitution

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To introduce the Constitution and explain its goals

• To list the first 10 amendments

• To provide the original framework and structure

• To update the Constitution with additional changes.

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The Articles in the Constitution provide the ________.

• Introduction and goals

• Original framework and structure

• First 10 amendments

• Additional changes to update the Constitution.

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In what year was the Constitution written?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1865

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The Constitution was written by the ________.

• Founding Fathers

• British Parliament

• United Nations

• Supreme Court

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

• 10

• 15

• 27

• 33

The Constitution was written in 1787 by the ________.

• British Monarchy

• Founding Fathers

• Continental Congress

• United States Senate

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What is contained in the Constitution along with the Preamble?

• 5 Articles

• 6 Articles

• 7 Articles

• 8 Articles

What is the focus of Article 7 in the Constitution?

• Executive Branch

• Ratification Process

• States' Rights

• Amendment Process

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The Executive Branch is led by the _______.

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

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The right to bear arms is protected by the _________.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

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