The Constitution and the Bill of Rights are at the heart of the civics test. Here is what you need to know.
The Constitution
- The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
- It sets up the government, defines the government’s powers, and protects the basic rights of Americans.
- The first three words are “We the People”, which means self-government.
The Bill of Rights
- The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
Amendments
- The Constitution has been amended 27 times in total.
- An amendment is a change or addition to the Constitution.
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