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What was the primary aim of the Constitution?
What was the primary aim of the Constitution?
The Constitution was ratified by all 13 states in May 1787.
The Constitution was ratified by all 13 states in May 1787.
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What is the significance of the Constitution in the US legal system?
What is the significance of the Constitution in the US legal system?
It is the supreme law of the land and the basis of our legal system.
The Constitution established a 'firm league of ______________' between the colonial states.
The Constitution established a 'firm league of ______________' between the colonial states.
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Match the following branches of government with their characteristic:
Match the following branches of government with their characteristic:
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The Constitution is empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers.
The Constitution is empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers.
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The Constitution of the United States
- The Constitution is the supreme law of the land and the basis of the US legal system.
- It was drafted in May 1787 by delegates from 12 of the 13 states at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
- The Constitution established a "firm league of friendship" between the colonial states.
Principles of the Constitution
- The chief aim of the Constitution was to create a government with sufficient power to act on a national level without risking fundamental rights.
- This was achieved by separating power into three branches with checks and balances to prevent any one branch from gaining supremacy.
Separation of Powers
- The powers of each branch of government are enumerated in the Constitution.
- Powers not assigned to the branches are reserved to the states.
Relationship Between States
- States are required to give "full faith and credit" to the laws, records, contracts, and judicial proceedings of other states.
Authority of the Constitution
- The Constitution is empowered with the sovereign authority of the people.
- It was ratified by the framers and the consent of state legislatures.
- The Constitution is the source of all government powers and provides limitations on government to protect the fundamental rights of US citizens.
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Learn about the US Constitution, its history, and its role as the supreme law of the land. This quiz covers the basics of the Constitution and its significance in the legal system.
