The Constitution: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 3rd Grade Social Studies

Question 1

Which principle of the Constitution states that everyone is treated equally under the law?

Accepted Answer

Equal Protection Clause

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Due Process Clause

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First Amendment

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Eighth Amendment

Question 2

What is the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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Court of Appeals

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District Court

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Superior Court

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?

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Building and maintaining schools

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Providing for the national defense

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Maintaining a postal system

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Enforcing federal laws

Question 4

Which principle of the Constitution means that the government cannot do everything it wants?

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Limited Government

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Federalism

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Popular Sovereignty

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Checks and Balances

Question 5

What is the name of the system where power is shared between the national government and the state governments?

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Federalism

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Centralism

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Confederalism

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Separatism

Question 6

Which amendment guarantees that people accused of a crime will get a fair trial?

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Sixth

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Fourth

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 7

What happens when the Supreme Court says that a law or government action goes against the Constitution?

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Judicial Review

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Legislative Review

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Executive Review

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Administrative Review

Question 8

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

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10

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5

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13

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15

Question 9

Which right is protected by the First Amendment?

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right against self-incrimination

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Right to vote

Question 10

What do we call the changes made to the Constitution?

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Amendments

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Revisions

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Ratifications

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Repeals

Question 11

What does the Preamble to the Constitution do?

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Outlines the purpose of the Constitution

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Lists the powers of the government

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Specifies the rights of citizens

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Establishes the structure of the government

Question 12

Which amendment ended slavery in the United States?

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Thirteenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

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Fifteenth Amendment

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Nineteenth Amendment

Question 13

What is 'due process of law'?

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The government cannot take away a person's life, liberty, or property without following certain legal procedures

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The government can make laws that target specific individuals

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The government is not required to provide a lawyer for those who cannot afford one

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The government can hold people in jail without charging them with a crime

Question 14

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To guarantee basic rights for citizens

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To list the President's responsibilities

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To create the three branches of government

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To describe how to change the Constitution

Question 15

Which branch of government interprets the Constitution?

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Judicial Branch

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Executive Branch

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Legislative Branch

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Administrative Branch

Question 16

What is the Preamble to the Constitution primarily about?

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Explaining why the Constitution was created

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Listing the rights of citizens

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Defining the powers of the government

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Guaranteeing the right to vote

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a benefit of having a Constitution?

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Makes laws unnecessary

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Protects individual rights

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Provides a clear framework for government

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Limits the power of the majority

Question 18

What important document set up the framework for the government of the United States?

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Bill of Rights

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Mayflower Compact

Question 19

Who wrote the initial draft of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 20

Which principle of the Constitution divides the power of the U.S. government among different branches?

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Separation of Powers

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Federalism

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Checks and Balances

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Popular Sovereignty

Question 21

Which amendment to the Constitution protects the right to have and use weapons?

Accepted Answer

2nd Amendment

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1st Amendment

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4th Amendment

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10th Amendment

Question 22

Which part of the government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Cabinet

Question 23

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee basic rights for people?

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Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

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Federalist Papers

Question 24

Which principle of the Constitution ensures that the people have a say in their government?

Accepted Answer

Popular Sovereignty

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Federalism

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Separation of Powers

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Checks and Balances

Question 25

Which of these is the most important law in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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Federalist Papers

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Common Law

Question 26

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

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Right to a home

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Freedom to speak your mind

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Right to have a gun

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Right to a fair trial

Question 27

Who is called the 'Father of the Constitution' because he played a key role in writing it?

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 28

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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To protect individual freedoms from government interference

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To create the three branches of government

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To define the relationship between states and the federal government

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To regulate trade between states

Question 29

Which amendment to the Constitution ended slavery in the United States?

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13th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 30

What is the main idea behind the principle of separation of powers?

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To divide government authority among different branches

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To ensure that all citizens have an equal say in government

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To safeguard the rights of specific groups of people

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To guarantee an impartial and independent system of justice

Question 31

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 32

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret laws and resolve disputes

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To enforce laws and carry out punishments

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To create new laws and regulations

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To appoint judges and other government officials

Question 33

Which amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

19th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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26th Amendment

Question 34

What is the main idea expressed in the 'We the People' preamble to the Constitution?

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The government's authority comes from the people

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The government has the power to define citizen rights

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The purpose of the Constitution is to protect the government

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The Constitution lists the responsibilities of citizens

Question 35

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

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Army

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 36

Who is in charge of leading the U.S. military?

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Vice President

Question 37

Which part of the Constitution protects our basic freedoms?

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Bill of Rights

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Amendments

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Articles

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Preamble

Question 38

Which change to the Constitution ended slavery?

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13th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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14th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 39

Who wrote the famous 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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Alexander Hamilton

Question 40

What is the main goal of the Constitution?

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To set up a government and protect our rights

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To start wars with other countries

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To control the entire world

Question 41

Which change to the Constitution gave women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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21st Amendment

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16th Amendment

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15th Amendment

Question 42

Who is the head of the Supreme Court?

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Chief Justice

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Speaker of the House

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President

Question 43

What is one important job of Congress?

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Making laws

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Enforcing laws

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Explaining laws

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Hiring judges

Question 44

The Constitution is like a big rulebook that helps keep our country in good shape. What is its most important job?

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To explain how the government works and how it should protect our rights.

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To show us what to wear to school.

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To tell us how to make a delicious pizza.

Question 45

Out of these choices, which one is like the highest law for our country?

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The Constitution

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The Ten Commandments

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The Pledge of Honor

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The 4th of July Declaration

Question 46

Let's say you want to speak your mind about something. Which part of the Constitution helps you do this?

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The First Amendment

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The Second Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Third Amendment

Question 47

Imagine you have a great idea for a fun club at school. Which right from the Constitution helps make your idea possible?

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The right to gather with others peacefully.

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The right to have a secret meeting.

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The right to sing your favorite song.

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The right to own a pet.

Question 48

Who were the people who put the Constitution together?

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Smart people from each of the 13 states.

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A group of superheroes

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A famous king and queen

Question 49

Why did the people of the United States want a Constitution?

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To create a strong and fair way to run their country.

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To build a wall between the states.

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To become their own country.

Question 50

What does it mean to amend something like the Constitution?

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To make changes or add new things to it.

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To translate it into another language.

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To get rid of it completely.

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To start over with a brand new one.

Question 51

What is the job of the President in the United States government?

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To make sure laws get followed.

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To explain what the laws mean.

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To make new laws.

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To write all the new laws.

Question 52

Why is it important for everyone to learn about the Constitution?

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So they know their rights and what is expected of them.

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So they can understand history better.

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So they can become a lawyer.