Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers.

• Forms the government
• Defines powers of government
• Defines the parts of government
• Protects the rights of the people

Our explanation

The Constitution sets up, or forms, the U.S. government. It defines, or explains, the parts of government, like the three branches, and their powers. It also protects the rights of the people.

Remember it

Three verbs: FORMS the government, DEFINES its parts and powers, PROTECTS people's rights.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 8: "The Constitution sets up the government and enshrines the basic rights of the American People." Also p. 10 (three branches) and p. 13 (powers).

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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