The Constitution for Kids: Learn the Rules of Our Country

Question 1

Which part of the Constitution protects our basic rights?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

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Preamble

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Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

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To establish our government

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To keep us safe and protect our rights

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To declare our freedom from Great Britain

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To make laws

Question 3

Who wrote most of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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George Washington

Question 4

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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1st Amendment

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13th Amendment

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15th Amendment

Question 5

Who is the leader of the government?

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President

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Chief Justice

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Speaker of the House

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Governor

Question 6

Which part of the government makes the laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 7

Which court is the most important 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 Supreme Court

Question 8

What do we call it when we change the Constitution?

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Amendment

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Revision

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Modification

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Reform

Question 9

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

Accepted Answer

Our rights and freedoms

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Our right to play

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Our homes from monsters

Question 10

Which branch of government makes new laws for the country?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

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Military Branch

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a right given to us by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The right to vote at any age

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Freedom of speech

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The right to own weapons

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The right to a fair trial

Question 12

What does the First Amendment protect?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of religion, speech, and press

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The right to own a boat

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The right to free healthcare

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The right to a pet dinosaur

Question 13

Who is the leader of the U.S. military?

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The President

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The Vice President

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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The Speaker of the House

Question 14

Which of these is a right that belongs to all U.S. citizens?

Accepted Answer

The right to vote

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The right to a personal castle

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The right to a pet dragon

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The right to unlimited candy

Question 15

What happens when states meet to change the Constitution?

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A constitutional convention

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A presidential election

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A meeting in the park

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A Supreme Court hearing

Question 16

Which Amendment to the Constitution protects our right to say and believe what we want?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 17

What is the main job of the Supreme Court?

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To interpret laws

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To make new laws

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To enforce laws

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To elect the President

Question 18

Who is known for writing the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 19

What does the word 'amend' mean in the context of the Constitution?

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To change

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To create

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To remove

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To approve

Question 20

What are the first three words in the preamble to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

We the People

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In God We Trust

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All men are created equal.

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The United States of America

Question 21

Which important document announced that the American colonies were no longer ruled by Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 22

Which of these is a main idea of the Constitution?

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To protect the rights of citizens

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To give the government too much power

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To make life unfair for some people

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To take away our freedoms

Question 23

Who was the main writer of the Constitution?

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

Question 24

What is the name for the first ten changes made to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Rights

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The Articles of Amendment

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The Constitutional Amendments

Question 25

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To protect our freedoms

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To tell us how to live our lives

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To make us obey the government

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To make us all the same

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

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George Washington

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Benjamin Franklin

Question 27

What are the first ten changes made to the Constitution called?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

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Federalist Papers

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Magna Carta

Question 28

Which principle of the Constitution guarantees that the government cannot take away your freedom without a fair trial?

Accepted Answer

Due Process of Law

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Equal Protection

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Freedom of Speech

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Right to Bear Arms

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Monarchy

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 30

Who is the head of the executive branch?

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President

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Speaker of the House

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Chief Justice

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Senator

Question 31

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

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To make laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

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To appoint judges

Question 32

Which Amendment to the Constitution protects our right to say what we think?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 33

How does the idea of federalism show in the way different parts of the government share power?

Accepted Answer

Each part of the government has its own special jobs, but they all need to work together.

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Federalism means the government only has a few important things it can do.

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The Constitution says that state governments have all the power.

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The three parts of the government are completely separate from each other.

Question 34

Which important document is considered the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

Question 35

Which basic principle of the Constitution guarantees that everyone has the same rights and freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Equal Protection

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Freedom of Speech

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Due Process

Question 36

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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Judicial Branch

Question 37

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

Question 38

Which amendment to the Constitution protects our freedom to practice our religion?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Third Amendment

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Second Amendment

Question 39

What part of the Constitution is known as the introduction?

Accepted Answer

Preamble

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Articles

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Bill of Rights

Question 40

What is the special document that tells us how the United States should be run?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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A book about the President

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A book about rules

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A book about history

Question 41

The Constitution says that everyone in the United States can express their ideas out loud. What is this right called?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Speech

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Freedom of Religion

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Freedom of the Press

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Freedom of Assembly

Question 42

Pretend you want to create a group at school. Which part of the Constitution helps you do that?

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Freedom of Assembly

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Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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Freedom of Religion

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Freedom of the Press

Question 43

Who are the people who make new rules for our country?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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The Supreme Court

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The President

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The Police

Question 44

If a new rule is made, who decides if it's allowed by the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

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The President

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Congress

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The Police

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a key idea in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Everyone has the same amount of money.

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Different branches of government have different jobs.

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We should follow laws.

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Everyone deserves a fair chance.

Question 46

Why is it important to follow the rules in the Constitution?

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To make sure everyone has fair and equal rights.

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To make everyone friends.

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To make sure the President is always in charge.

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To stop the country from changing.

Question 47

If you saw someone being treated unfairly, what could you do to support them using the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Speak up and remind them of their rights.

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Ignore it.

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Start a fight.

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Tell them to stay quiet.

Question 48

The Constitution is called a living document. Why do you think that is?

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It can be changed to meet the needs of the country over time.

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Because it is very old.

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Because it's written on material that resembles skin.

Question 49

How can people help ensure the Constitution is followed?

Accepted Answer

Speaking up when they see something unfair.

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Ignoring the Constitution.

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Staying quiet.

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Breaking the rules.

Question 50

What is the main purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

Accepted Answer

To set up the rules for our government and protect our rights

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To tell us what to wear and eat every day

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To list all the states in alphabetical order

Question 51

The Constitution says everyone has the right to 'freedom of speech.' What does this mean?

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People can share their thoughts and ideas freely

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People can shout loudly whenever they want

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People don't have to listen to their teachers

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People can only speak one at a time

Question 52

Which branch of government makes laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislative Branch

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Executive Branch

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The People

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Judicial Branch

Question 53

What is the name of the group of people who help the President make decisions?

Accepted Answer

The Cabinet

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The Teachers

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The Congress

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The Supreme Court

Question 54

If someone wants to become President of the United States, what must they do first?

Accepted Answer

Be elected by the people

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Be appointed by the current President

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Be the richest person in the country

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Be the oldest person in the country

Question 55

The Constitution guarantees the 'right to assemble.' What does this mean people are allowed to do?

Accepted Answer

Gather peacefully in groups

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Eat ice cream whenever they want

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Go to school every day

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Have a pet dog

Question 56

Why is it important for everyone to follow the laws written in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

It keeps our country fair and orderly

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It makes everyone like the same things

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It helps us win prizes

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It tells us what to wear every day

Question 57

What is the highest court in the United States called?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

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The School Court

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The People's Court

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The King's Court

Question 58

What is one way the Constitution can be changed?

Accepted Answer

By adding an amendment

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By asking a teacher to change it

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By ripping out a page

Question 59

Why is the Constitution important for kids too?

Accepted Answer

It protects the rights of everyone, including children

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It decides what games kids can play

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It tells kids when they have to go to bed