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Q&A: the Constitution

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    The American Constitution
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  • When was the Constitution writen?
    1787.
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  • What does Amendment mean?
    A change or addition to previous laws.
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  • What do amendments essencially represent?
    The views and needs of different generations.
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  • The Constitution is divided in how many parts?
    3
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  • Cite the 3 parts of the Constitution.
    Preamble, Articles and Amendments
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  • What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
    Legislative, Executive and Judiciary branches.
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  • Why were the first 10 amendments created?
    To guarantee Americans' personal freedoms.
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  • Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
    Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
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  • Why does the Constitution begin with "We the People"?
    Because it was writen by the people for the people.
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  • The ______ is the people's absolute power.
    vote
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  • Cite 3 principles of the Constitution.
    Judicial review, federalism, popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances.
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  • It is the ___________ that has the duty to create new laws for the country.
    legislative
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  • Which organ/institution represents the legislative branch?
    the Congress
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  • What is the name of the branch of government that enforces, executes, and carries out laws?
    Executive branch
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  • What's the name given to the writers of the Constitution?
    Framers
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  • An amendment needs a _____________ for it to be ratified.
    super majoritiy
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