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level: Chapter 1 The U.S. Constitution

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level questions: Chapter 1 The U.S. Constitution

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The Two main purposes of the US ConstitutionEstablishes how the government is organized and its functions It guarantees many liberties and freedoms for citizens
What does the Federal System do?It distributes power to the national and state governments.
How does the US Constitution help the Federal System?It develops the Federal system by setting up the 3 branches of Government and giving directions on how the Federal system works
What are the three branches of government and what do they do?1) The Executive branch - Enforces the law 2) The Judicial Branch - Interprets the law 3) Legislative Branch - Makes the Laws
What are Personal rights?Rights that allow a person to choose to do what he or she wants as long as it does not infringe on the rights of others
What are Political rights?Rights that guarantee our freedom to engage in the political process in the United States.
What are Economic rights?Rights to buy and sell property, and use their private property as they see fit without unreasonable government interference.
What are Personal Responsibilities?Obligations that a person assumes for themselves - taking on responsibilities based on the choices we make in life.
What are Civic Responsibilities?The duties that each person has to society such as voting and paying taxes.