The Constitution

AP US History· difficulty 3/5

The U.S. Constitution is significant because it

  • A

    Was the first written constitution in world history, predating Britain's Magna Carta and unwritten norms

  • B

    Established a federal republic with separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights, durable for over 230 years

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  • C

    Eliminated all sectional and political conflict by giving Congress complete authority over the states

  • D

    Closely mirrored the Articles of Confederation, retaining a weak central government and unanimous amendment rule

Explanation

Adapted through amendments and judicial interpretation, it remains the world's oldest written national constitution still in effect.

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