Principles of the US Constitution
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Objective
I can explain the fundamental principles of the U.S. Constitution.
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Key concepts
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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.
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Practice
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What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution is divided into seven sections, each addressing a different aspect of governance. What are these sections called?
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“Explain the purpose of the Bill of Rights and list three of the rights it protects.”
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