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When was the Constitution drafted???
1787
What does the Constitution begin with and what does it outline???
The Constitution begins with the Preamble, which outlines the purpose of the document.
How many times has the Constitution been amended???
27 times
What does Federalism mean in the Constitution?
The Constitution establishes a federal system of government, with powers divided between the federal government and the individual states.
Where was the Constitution drafted ???
Philadelphia
What does the Preamble state???
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
What do the first ten amendments guarantee???
The first ten amendments guarantee fundamental rights and protections, such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms.
When did the Constitution become effective???
The Constitution became effective on March 4, 1789, when the new government under the Constitution was officially launched.
What was the Constitution drafted during???
The Constitution was drafted during the Constitutional Convention.
What are the three branches of government???
1.Legislative branch (Congress)
2.Executive branch (headed by the President)
3.Judicial branch (the federal courts)
What does Article 1 establish???
This article establishes the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What does article 4 outline???
Article VI of the Constitution contains the Supremacy Clause, which asserts that the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land.
When was the Constitution ratified???
June 21 1788
How many times has the Constitution been amended???
27 times
What does Article 2 outline???
This article establishes the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What does article 6 outline???
The process for amending the Constitution is outlined in Article V, requiring a proposal by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the state legislatures.
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution
9 required states.
What were the first 10 amendments known as???
Bill of Rights
What does article 3 outline ???
This article establishes the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, and defines the powers of the federal courts.
When were the first ten amendments added???
1791