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What document originally stipulated how the federal government was to be constructed in the United States?
What document originally stipulated how the federal government was to be constructed in the United States?
- The Constitution
- The Articles of Confederation (correct)
- The Federalist Papers
- The Declaration of Independence
When did the Constitution of the United States first go into effect?
When did the Constitution of the United States first go into effect?
- January 1, 1789 (correct)
- September 17, 1787
- July 4, 1776
- March 4, 1789
Which part of the Constitution explains why the document was written?
Which part of the Constitution explains why the document was written?
- Preamble (correct)
- Article IV
- Article I
- Article VII
In what year did the Founding Fathers draft and ratify the Constitution of the United States as a replacement for the Articles of Confederation?
In what year did the Founding Fathers draft and ratify the Constitution of the United States as a replacement for the Articles of Confederation?
What part of the Constitution deals with subsequent changes made to the document?
What part of the Constitution deals with subsequent changes made to the document?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?
Which amendment established prohibition in the United States?
Which amendment established prohibition in the United States?
Which amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol in the United States?
Which amendment repealed the prohibition of alcohol in the United States?
Which amendment limited the time a president could serve to two full terms?
Which amendment limited the time a president could serve to two full terms?
Which branch of the United States government is established by Article II of the Constitution?
Which branch of the United States government is established by Article II of the Constitution?
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' at the beginning of the Constitution's preamble?
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' at the beginning of the Constitution's preamble?
Which article of the Constitution focuses on the federal judiciary, including the establishment of the Supreme Court?
Which article of the Constitution focuses on the federal judiciary, including the establishment of the Supreme Court?
What does Article V of the Constitution specifically address?
What does Article V of the Constitution specifically address?
Which part of the Constitution specifies that only nine out of thirteen colonies needed to ratify it for adoption?
Which part of the Constitution specifies that only nine out of thirteen colonies needed to ratify it for adoption?
