The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country
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In the U.S., the official government rulebook is called the _______________________.
When did we first start using the Constitution?
What was our first attempt at government called?
How long did this government last?
What was the name of the building the Framers met at?
Which goal described in the Preamble do you think is most important?
Why do you think this goal is important?
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article I.
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article II.
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article III.
The Constitution provides for a ____________________ or 3 separate branches of government.
A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other 2 in order to maintain a balance
of power among the 3 branches of government. This concept is known as _________________.
List 3 unique facts about the State of Georgia.
The first 10 amendments are known as the ___________________________________.
Which amendment do you think is most important?
Are there any amendments you think could be left off?
Changes to the Constitution are called ____________________________.
How many amendments are there total?
Who got the right to vote because of Amendment XV?
Who got the right to vote because of Amendment XIX?
The Constitution: Rules for Running a Country
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In the U.S., the official government rulebook is called the _______________________.
When did we first start using the Constitution?
What was our first attempt at government called?
How long did this government last?
What was the name of the building the Framers met at?
Which goal described in the Preamble do you think is most important?
Why do you think this goal is important?
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article I.
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article II.
The powers of the ______________________ branch are described in Article III.
The Constitution provides for a ____________________ or 3 separate branches of government.
A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other 2 in order to maintain a balance
of power among the 3 branches of government. This concept is known as _________________.
List 3 unique facts about the State of Georgia.
The first 10 amendments are known as the ___________________________________.
Which amendment do you think is most important?
Are there any amendments you think could be left off?
Changes to the Constitution are called ____________________________.
How many amendments are there total?
Who got the right to vote because of Amendment XV?
Who got the right to vote because of Amendment XIX?