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How does the US Constitution exactly work?

Question by Jackin’ it hard.: How does the US Constitution exactly work?
It’s a written document, but I don’t see how the Government and such as forced to abide by it. Who actually enforces it?

What would stop the US Government breaking every single “rule” written on the US Constitution?

I know it sounds like a naive question, but I don’t live in the United States, so bear with me.

Best answer:

Answer by Robert S
It is the fundamental list of rules upon which this country is based upon. It is the document the President swears to uphold and protect.
The only thing that keeps Presidents and representatives following it are prison sentences.

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One comment on “How does the US Constitution exactly work?

  • It lays out the structure of the federal government, clarifies the relationship between that government and the states, explains which powers the government does (and does not!) have, and guarantees certain rights and freedoms to the people.

    From Shmoop

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