Official USCIS civics question 3 of 128
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Official answers (English)
- Forms the government
- Defines powers of government
- Defines the parts of government
- Protects the rights of the people
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Explanation
English
The Constitution sets up the government, defines its parts and powers, and protects the rights of the people.
Türkçe
Anayasa hükümeti kurar, bölümlerini ve yetkilerini tanımlar ve halkın haklarını korur.
Español
La Constitución crea el gobierno, define sus partes y poderes, y protege los derechos del pueblo.
Memory hint
💡 EN: It builds the government and guards your rights.
💡 TR: Hükümeti kurar ve haklarını korur.
💡 ES: Crea el gobierno y protege tus derechos.
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