What does the Constitution of the United States do?

It sets up the federal government and its powers.

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  1. It sets up the federal government and its powers ✔
  2. It lists every law citizens must follow
  3. It chooses the president each year

Why: The Constitution defines and limits government power and has been in effect since 1789.

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Answer: It sets up the federal government and its powers. The Constitution defines and limits government power and has been in effect since 1789.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    The powers of these three branches are defined and vested by the Constitution of the United States
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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