Principles of the US Constitution
10th Grade · Social Studies · 35 min· Utah Social Studies 5.3.1
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Learning Objective
I can explain the fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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The U.S. Constitution was created in Philadelphia in 1787 to establish a stronger government than the Articles of Confederation.
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The Constitution is divided into seven articles, with Article 1 covering the legislative branch, Article 2 the executive branch, and Article 3 the judicial branch.
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The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protecting individual freedoms such as free speech and the right to bear arms.