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Citizenship Chapter 7 The Constitution

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    Weintraub Chapter 7
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  • Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
    Forms the government
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  • The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
    Self-government (we choose our own leaders)
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  • What does the Bill of Rights protect?
    The basic rights of Americans
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  • How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
    Twenty-seven
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  • There are three branches of government. Why?
    Separation of powers
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  • Name the three branches of government
    Congress, President, and the courts
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  • Name one power that is only for the federal government.
    Print paper money
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  • Name one power that is only for the states.
    Give a driver's license
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  • What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
    It says that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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  • There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
    Citizens 18 and older can vote.
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  • What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
    Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly
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  • What amendment givers citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
    14th Amendment
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