Celebrate Freedom

True or False?

The Declaration of Independence contains a list of grievances towards the King?

• True

• False

This document is where America announced its freedom

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Declaration of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

The Bill of Rights is important because it?

• contains ideas from the Enlightenment philosohers

• includes specific rights to which American citizens are entitled

• outlines the requirements for being President

• lists the grievences

What amendment and I...

I protect the right to assemble

I protect religious choice

I protect free speech

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Why was the Bill of Rights needed?

• To place limits on individual freedom

• To place limits on government power

• To provide a system of checks and balances

• To outline the responsibilities of each branch of government

What document to we celebrate on July 4th?

• Bill of Rights

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Based on the Preamble, what was the purpose for creating the Constitution?

• To unite Americans in a peaceful nation where citizens are free

• To declare to the British king that Americans are free and independent

Fill in the blank

Form and more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility,_____________________________, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty...

• form a government with a legislative branch

• provide for the common defense

• promote liberty

• secure borders for the new country

What am I?

I am the introduction to the U.S. Constitution

My purpose is to create a more perfect Union...

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Pledge of Allegiance

Besides Constitution Day, what other day do we celebrate in September?

• Mrs. Bennett's birthday

• Halloween

• Labor Day

• Christmas