Freedom Week/Reconstruction

In which part of the U.S. Constitution do we find our individual rights?

• Preamble

• Article 5

• Bill of Rights

• Article 1

Which principle of government says that power is shared between the national and state governments?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

Which principle of government divides our government into three branches each with their own responsibilities?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Republicanism

Which of the following is NOT a 1st Amendment freedom?

• Freedom to Bear Arms

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of Speech and Press

• Freedom of Assembly and Petition

The 2nd Amendment say that you have the right to--

• an attorney

• a speedy and public trial

• a trial by jury

• bear arms

In addition to cruel and unusual punishment the 5th Amendment protects us from--

• corrupt government and politicians

• double jeopardy and self incrimination

• free speech

• protests

When was American Independence declared?

• July 4, 1787

• July 4, 1791

• July 4, 1865

• July 4, 1776

What is the Bill of Rights?

• US citizens
• First ten amendments to The Constitution
• The list of places we can eat
•  First two amendments to the Constitution

What is the document that explains why the United States wanted to Independent from Great Britain?

• The Revolution
• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution

Guarantees freedom from quartering soldiers in our homes

• 1st Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 7th Amendment