Inside a State Constitution
What is included in state constitutions?
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Which document tells how the national government is structured and determines the power and limitations of federal elected officials? Think about the answer and then click the image to see if you are correct.
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The U.S. C _ n s _ i t _ t _ _ n 
The U.S. Constitution Does every state have its own constitution? 
Yes, every state has a constitution. What do most state constitutions include? Based on what you know about the U.S. Constitution, make your best guess. For the last image, think about what aspects of government are addressed in the U.S. Constitution. When you think you know the answer, click each image to see if you're right. P _ e _ m b _ _ 
Preamble B _ l _ of R _ g _ t _
Bill of Rights Three b _ a _ c _ e _
Three branches of government Great job! Most state constitutions begin with a preamble. Then the articles make up the constitution. The first article in most state constitutions is a bill, or declaration of rights. Which is longer? Click on an image to see if you are right.
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In this lesson, you will learn about your state's constitution. Information for a few states is provided in this lesson. If your state is not included, research your state's constitution online with the help of an adult.