The Constitution: A Guide for Third Graders

Question 1

In our country, the Constitution is like a set of rules. Which part of the government makes new rules, or laws?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

Question 2

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called what?

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Magna Carta

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To state the goals and rules of the government

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To list the rights of citizens

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To define the powers of the government

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To establish the structure of the government

Question 4

How is a new amendment added to the Constitution?

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Congress votes on it, and then three-fourths of the states agree to it.

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The Supreme Court votes on it.

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The President signs it.

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The majority of Americans vote for it.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

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Army

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 6

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 7

What is the main purpose of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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To introduce the document and state its goals

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To list the rights of citizens

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To define the branches of government

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To amend the Constitution

Question 8

What is the highest law in our country, the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

Question 9

Which amendment to the Constitution ended slavery?

Accepted Answer

13th

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14th

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15th

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19th

Question 10

What is the name of the important document that explains how our government works?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Federalist Papers

Question 11

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our right to express our thoughts and ideas?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 12

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 13

Which branch of government makes laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 14

Which right is NOT protected by the Bill of Rights?

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Right to healthcare

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

Question 15

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

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27

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10

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50

Question 16

Who has the power to interpret the meaning of the Constitution?

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The Supreme Court

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The President

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Congress

Question 17

Which two principles are the foundation of the Constitution?

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Limited government and separation of powers

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Popular sovereignty and rule of law

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Individual rights and federalism

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a part of the U.S. government?

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Financial Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

Question 19

Which part of the Constitution guarantees our freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 20

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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George Washington

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John Adams

Question 21

What is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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District Court

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Appellate Court

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State Supreme Court

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To list the reasons for having a Constitution

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To list the rights of citizens

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To explain how the government will be organized

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To establish the three branches of government

Question 23

Which idea from the Enlightenment helped shape the Constitution?

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All people are created equal

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Only the government should have power

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People should not be allowed to vote

Question 24

What document established the government of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Bill of Rights

Question 25

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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State Court

Question 26

Which amendment to the Constitution protects freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Right to a free education

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Freedom of religion

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Freedom of the press

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Right to bear arms

Question 28

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 29

What was the name of the gathering where the Constitution was written?

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Constitutional Convention

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Continental Congress

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Independence Hall

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White House

Question 30

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

Accepted Answer

The Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

Question 31

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Appeals Court

Question 32

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our right to speak freely?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Third Amendment

Question 33

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 34

What is the name of the piece of writing that explains the ideas of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Federalist Papers

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a right protected by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The right to a free house

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Freedom of religion

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The right to vote

Question 36

How can the Constitution be changed?

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By an amendment

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By a new law

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By a vote of the Supreme Court

Question 37

The Constitution is the most important document that describes the rules and laws that the US government must follow.

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True

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False

Question 38

The US government has three branches.

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True

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False

Question 39

The branch of government that makes the laws is called the:

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 40

The First Amendment of the Constitution protects our right to:

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Speak freely

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Own guns

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Vote for any candidate

Question 41

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

Question 42

The branch of government that interprets the laws is called the:

Accepted Answer

Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

Question 43

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as:

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 44

As a citizen of the United States, it is your duty to:

Accepted Answer

Follow the laws

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Ignore the laws

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Only obey the laws you agree with

Question 45

Which important document outlines the basic principles and structure of the United States government?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Federalist Papers

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The Magna Carta

Question 46

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for creating laws?

Accepted Answer

The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

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The Administrative Branch

Question 47

Which of the following is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The Superior Court

Question 48

Which basic right is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The right to freedom of speech

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The right to bear arms

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The right to vote

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The right to a fair trial

Question 49

Who holds the position of Commander-in-Chief of the United States armed forces?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Vice President

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The Secretary of Defense

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The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the United States Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Absolute power

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Popular sovereignty

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Limited government

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Rule of law

Question 51

Who makes the laws in our government?

Accepted Answer

Senators and Representatives

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President and Vice President

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Judges and Justices

Question 52

Who is the boss of the army, navy, and air force?

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The President

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The Speaker of the House

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The Chief Justice

Question 53

Which part of the Constitution says we can say and write what we want?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

Question 54

What is the special way we change the Constitution called?

Accepted Answer

Amendment

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Executive order

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Judicial review

Question 55

Which court is the most important court in our country?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

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The District Court

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The Court of Appeals

Question 56

What paper said the American colonies were free from England?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 57

Who helped to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

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John Adams

Question 58

What is the most important purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect the freedoms of the people

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To give our country more power

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To outline the rules for the president

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To list the jobs of the government

Question 59

Who gets to lead the country's soldiers?

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President

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Vice President

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Mayor

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Teacher

Question 60

What big event happened before people wrote the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Revolution

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The Civil War

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The Great Depression

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World War II

Question 61

Why do we call the Constitution a 'flexible' document?

Accepted Answer

It can change to fit our needs today

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We can bend it easily

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It applies to everyone

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It's printed on stretchy paper

Question 62

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 63

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Military

Question 64

What is the most important law in our country called?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Federalist Papers