US Constitution Overview
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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

  • To specify the structure of the federal government (correct)
  • To define the powers of the judicial system
  • To establish the state governments
  • To outline the responsibilities of local governments

    • What document did the Constitution replace?

  • The Treaty of Paris
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • The Bill of Rights
  • The Articles of Confederation (correct)

    • What are the three main parts of the Constitution?

  • The Preamble, the Articles, and the Declaration of Independence
  • The Preamble, the Bill of Rights, and the Treaty of Paris
  • The Preamble, the Articles, and the Amendments (correct)
  • The Articles, the Amendments, and the Bill of Rights

    • What is the primary function of the Amendments?

    <p>To make subsequent changes to the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Constitution first go into effect?

    <p>January 1, 1789</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the phrase 'We the People' in the United States Constitution?

    <p>It indicates that the government was created by the people themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Congress as outlined in Article I?

    <p>To make laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Article V of the United States Constitution?

    <p>To set out a method for amending the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the two ways to amend the Constitution?

    <p>One way is through a convention of states, while the other way is through a supermajority of both houses of Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Amendment XIII?

    <p>To abolish slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

    <p>To guarantee basic civil rights to all Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of Amendment XVII?

    <p>It allows for the direct election of senators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil suits?

    <p>Amendment VII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Amendment XXII?

    <p>To limit the time a president could serve in office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of Amendment XXI?

    <p>It repeals the 18th Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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