Question 2 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government

What does the Constitution do?

Accepted answers

Accepted answers

  • sets up the government
  • defines the government
  • protects basic rights of Americans

Explanation

The Constitution sets up and defines the government and protects the basic rights of Americans.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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