Match two parts of the sentences.

1. The Constitution of the United States of America was adopted ….

2. Written constitutions first came to light ….

3. The US Constitution is ….

4. A written constitution is ….

5. The Constitution specifies ….

6. The Constitution c consists of ….

7. The Bill of Rights establishes ….

a. in the 18th century.

b. the bases of all government and law.

c. the individual rights and freedoms to all people of the states.

d. after the War of Independence in September 1787.

e. Preamble, seven articles and 27 amendments.

f. the powers and the duties of each federal branch of government.

g. one of the most durable and influential.

4. Finish the following statements using appropriate words and word combinations:

1. The Constitution of the United States of America was adopted …

2. Over the history, the US Constitution proved to be…

3. The constitution lists…

4. According to the Constitution there are…

5. The ultimate power under the Constitution is given to…

6. The Constitution consists of…

7. The Bill of Rights establishes…

5. Answer the following questions:

1. When was the American Constitution adopted?

2. How do the British and American Constitutions differ?

3. How is the US governmental system organized under the Constitution?

4. Who is the supreme power given to in the USA?

5. What does the US Constitution consist of?

6. What does the Bill of Rights establish?

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