Celebrate Freedom Week

What idea is in both the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance?

• All people have a right to own property.
• States are independent.
• Everyone has the right to be free.

How are the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell alike?

• They are symbols of individualism.
• They are symbols of freedom.
• They are symbols of libertarianism.

The Declaration of Independence was written in order to--

• inform the colonists of the British king's demands.
• outline the reasons why the colonists were rebelling.
• list the individual rights Americans wanted recognized

One of the major ideas of the Declaration of Independence is that--

• people should know about changes made to their government.
• a government gets its power from the consent of the people.
• people must all agree to make informed decisions when voting.

What was the reason for creating the U.S. Constitution?

• to declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent
• to create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans
• to unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free

Why is the White House important?

• It is where the President of the United States lives and works.
• It is where Congress meets to vote on laws.
• It is where the SupremeCourt justices decide if laws are constitutional.

On Constitution Day, Americans commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. What document's adoption is celebrated on the Fourth of July?

• Bill of Rights
• Mayflower Compact
• Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Rights is an important addition to the U.S. Constitution because  

• it includes specific lists of rights American citizens are entitled to
• contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosophers
• outlines the requirements for being President of the United States

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble."
1st amendment
Which of the following does the 1st amendment give individuals freedom to do?

• Throw trash on the ground
• Participate in a riot
• Participate in a debate

Which of these summarizes the rights guaranteed by the 19th amendment?

• The right to vote cannot be taken away due to gender.
• The right to vote cannot be taken away due to which state you line in.
• The right to vote cannot be taken awaydue to age, if you are over 18 years old.