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How many ammendment are in Bill of Right?
10 amendments.
How many states are need to radify the Constitution?
9 states are needed.
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
To outline the purpose of the document and states.
When did the Constitution come into effect?
March 4 1789
What are the three branches of government?
The legislative branch (Congress), the executive branch (headed by the President), and the judicial branch (the federal courts).
When was the Constitution ratified?
Ratified on September 17, 1787
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
What does Article I do.
Article I establishes the powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.