The Bill of Rights

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What COMMON IDEA or THEME do these four pictures share?

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What COMMON IDEA or THEME do these four pictures share?

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Where is England on this map?

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Where is the United States of America and on this map?

Multiple Choice

England was ruled by a _ _ _ _ during the time of the American Revolution? (1700s)

• President

• Prime Minister

• King

• Dictator

Multiple Choice

Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution?

• King John III

• King George III

• King Joseph III

• King Zach IV

Multiple Choice

What was the common slogan used in the Colonies?

• "No Taxation without Representation"
• "Never eat spinach with a stranger"

Dropdown

The Colonists wanted to set ​

Select answer

and create ​

Select answer

for their leaders to follow.

Multiple Choice

What type of government did the British have during the American Revolution? (1700s)

• unlimited government with an absolute Monarchy

• limited government with an elected President

Multiple Choice

At the end of the Revolutionary War, the colonies

• became the United States of America

• won their independence from England

• transitioned from a monarchy to a democracy

• all of the above

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Categorize

Options (7)

Absolute Monarchy

Royal Family with Power

Leadership is passed down through family

Representative democracy

Ruled by the PEOPLE

Citizens vote in free and fair elections

Citizens vote for representatives to lead them

Organize these options into the right categories

Unlimited Government

Limited Government

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Dropdown

The ​

Select answer

is a document that explains how the US government works; and ​ identifies the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens. ​

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Dropdown

The ​

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is a brief, introductory statement explaining the Constitution's purpose and guiding principles.

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Multiple Choice

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

Multiple Choice

According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.

• electoral college

• states

• people

Multiple Choice

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

• "provide for the common defense"

• "form a more perfect union"

Multiple Choice

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

• secure the blessings of liberty

• provide for the common defense

Multiple Choice

The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

• secure the blessings of liberty

• establish justice

Multiple Choice

The word tranquility means ___.

• peace

• future

• purpose

Multiple Choice

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

• provide for the common defense

• insure domestic tranquility

Multiple Choice

The Preamble lists the ___ of the United States Constitution.

• grievances

• unalienable rights

• purposes

• weaknesses

Multiple Choice

The promise from the Preamble that describes the unity of our States is ___.

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

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A 3-minute guide to the Bill of Rights -
Belinda Stutzman – YouTube

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Multiple Choice

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Categorize

Options (8)

Organize each image into the right freedom category.

Press

Assembly

Petition

Multiple Choice

Having freedom of religion in the United States means...

• you can believe what you want, belong to any religion or no religion at all.

• the government cannot censor information in newspapers, 

  online news sources, TV news broadcasts, etc.

• you can gather as a group.

Multiple Choice

Having freedom of speech means...

• you can believe what you want, belong to any religion or no religion.

• you can voice your opinions using words, symbols or actions.

Multiple Choice

Having freedom of the press means...

• the government cannot censor information in newspapers,

  online news sources, TV news broadcasts, etc.

• you can gather in a group.

• you can believe what you want, belong to any religion or no religion.

Multiple Choice

We can peaceably assemble in our country. What does this freedom mean?

• You can gather in a group peacefully.

• The government cannot censor information in newspapers,

  online news sources, TV news broadcasts, etc.

Drag and Drop

Assemble means to ​

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​ .

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

gather

avenge

destroy

write

Multiple Choice

The freedom of petition allows us to...

• voice your ideas or criticize the government and complain about things that affect you negatively and ask for change.

• gather in a group.

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Multiple Choice

What's the second amendment?

• the right to remain silent

• freedom of speech

• trial by jury

• the right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

The State of Arizona recently decided to allow firearms on public university campuses. Which amendment did they base this decision on?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which right is associated with the Second Amendment?

• Trial by Jury

• No Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

• No Cruel or Unusual Punishments

• Right to Keep an Operable Handgun in One's Home

Multiple Choice

What does the Third Amendment protect against?

• Quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Third Amendment in today's world?

• To establish a national holiday for military veterans

• To regulate the use of firearms in private residences

• To limit freedom of speech in public spaces

• To prevent the government from quartering soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the owner's consent.

Multiple Choice

What is the fourth amendment?

• The right to bare arms
• Freedom of Speech
• Protects against illegal search and seizure
• States' Rights.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals can sign a warrant?

• Teacher

• Friend

• Judge

• Police Officer

Multiple Choice

What group does not have the same 4th amendment protections?

• students at school

• professional athletes

• members of the federal government

• post office interns

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is defined as the reasonable ground to believe a crime is being committed or has been committed?

• Search

• Seizure

• Warrant

• Probable Cause

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