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All About The Constitution
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The Constitution of the United States is the highest law in the land: it's a written statement of the core principles of the American government. I...

Bill of Rights
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The Bill of Rights was made to protect Americans from too many restrictions and regulations in addition to ensuring our well-being under our govern...

Why Does the Constitution Still Work for Us?
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Ever heard of a "living document"? They eat and breathe just like the rest of us! They even walk around on their own two legs. Okay, fine—maybe t...

AP U.S. History 1.2 Period 3: 1754-1800
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AP U.S. History 1.2 Period 3: 1754-1800. The structure of the government that the Articles of Confederation established most clearly reflects the R...

AP U.S. History 1.1 Period 3: 1754–1800
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AP U.S. History 1.1 Period 3: 1754–1800. Why was the power to declare war granted to Congress by the Articles of Confederation ineffectual?