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Primary Sources: The Constitution of the United States of America

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Read the passage Primary Sources: The Constitution of the United States of America. Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage Primary Sources: The Constitution of the United States of America. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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What is the purpose of the preamble of the US Constitution?

to state the purpose of the Constitution 

to suggest that the US Constitution was influenced by laws from other countries

to challenge those who criticized the formation of the United States

to demonstrate the unique nature of the US government

Question 2

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According to the US Constitution, what are the qualifications for someone wanting to become a U.S. Senator? Select two correct answers.

being at least 30 years old

having first served as a member of the House of Representatives

having US citizenship for at least nine years

having at least six years of previous experience

Question 3

3.

Drag each power into the correct box to show whether it is the power of the President or Congress.

declaring war
establishing post offices
making treaties
appointing ambassadors

Powers of the President
Powers of Congress