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When was the United States Constitution written?
When was the United States Constitution written?
How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?
How many amendments have been made to the United States Constitution?
What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
Which document governed the states before the Constitution was written?
Which document governed the states before the Constitution was written?
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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?
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What is the main reason the United States Constitution was written in 1787?
What is the main reason the United States Constitution was written in 1787?
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Which part of the United States Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
Which part of the United States Constitution ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
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What significant role do the first ten amendments to the Constitution play?
What significant role do the first ten amendments to the Constitution play?
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How many times has the United States Constitution been amended over its history?
How many times has the United States Constitution been amended over its history?
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Which historical event prompted significant constitutional amendments such as the abolition of slavery and granting women the right to vote?
Which historical event prompted significant constitutional amendments such as the abolition of slavery and granting women the right to vote?
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Study Notes
- The United States Constitution was written in 1787 to establish the framework of the federal government and is considered the highest law in the country.
- Initially, the Articles of Confederation governed the states but proved ineffective, leading to the need for a new Constitution.
- The Constitution, signed in 1787, consists of a preamble and seven articles that create the branches of government and establish a system of checks and balances.
- The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the Constitution, guarantees individual rights like freedom of speech and religion and protections for those accused of crimes.
- Over time, the Constitution has been amended 27 times, with significant amendments such as the abolition of slavery, granting women the right to vote, and lowering the voting age to 18.
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Explore the history and key components of the United States Constitution, including its creation, structure, and important amendments such as the Bill of Rights. Learn about the foundation of the federal government and the protections it provides to individuals.
