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What is the purpose of the Constitution?
It was to establish the basic rights of all American citizens.
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Which part of the Constitution starts out with these words... We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice......
Preamble
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Where was it written?
Pennsylvania
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In the Preamble it states to "provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare", what does the word welfare mean?
health, happiness, or prosperity; well-being
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Which person wrote the document that formed the model of the Constitution?
James Madison
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This part of the constitution was added as a list of individual rights?
Bill of Rights
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What year was it written?
1787
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How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
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Why do we celebrate Constitution Day on Sept 17?
It was signed on that day in 1787.
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What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press