1. The Constitution of the United States of America
Established the structure of the US Gov.
Guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected
Affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people
Protected the fundamental freedoms of Religion, speech, press, assemble and petition
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2. The Constitution of the United States has three main parts:
Preamble: Introduction
The Articles (I-VII): Describes how the Government is set up and the duties of each branch.
I. The Legislative Branch (making laws)
II. The Executive Branch (The President & enforcing laws)
III. The Judicial Branch (Judges…Courts)
The Amendments (1-27): Contains the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) and “Changes” to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights: Guaranteed rights to citizens that could not be taken away by the government.
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3. Amending the Constitution
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4. Important Vocabulary Bicameral – Two houses
Amendment – a formal change to a document
Confederation – a loose alliance of states  
Constitution – a formal, written plan for government
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5. Answers in Complete Sentences
1. What is the length of a term of office for members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Question
Article
Section
Clause
Answers in Complete Sentences 1 2 3
The House of Representatives are chosen every two years. 1 2 1
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