2American Government • Principles of American Democracy
What does the Constitution do?
Official Accepted Answers:
- Sets up the government
- Defines the government
- Protects basic rights of Americans
Why this matters: Written in 1787, the Constitution establishes the three branches of government and guarantees fundamental individual rights.
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