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What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution?
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution?
- To specify the powers of the individual states
- To establish the three branches of government
- To outline the process for amending the Constitution
- To provide an introduction and state the goals of the government (correct)
How many amendments have been formally made to the U.S. Constitution?
How many amendments have been formally made to the U.S. Constitution?
- 35
- 27 (correct)
- 5
- 15
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the people' in the Preamble?
What is the significance of the phrase 'We the people' in the Preamble?
- It signifies all citizens of the United States (correct)
- It refers only to the educated citizens of the United States
- It excludes certain categories of citizens
- It provides rights only to specific groups within the country
Which article of the Constitution outlines the American system of federalism?
Which article of the Constitution outlines the American system of federalism?
What does 'insure domestic tranquility' in the Preamble refer to?
What does 'insure domestic tranquility' in the Preamble refer to?