Topic 8 _ Founding Documents

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• the laws of the government

• a letter to the king declaring our independence

• the rights of animals

• the rights of men

What is the Constitution?

• the laws and principles of our government

• a written plan of government for Mexico

• a letter declaring our freedom

• the laws for Texas

Which is a founding document of the United States of America?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• All of the above

What does Amendment 1 represent?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• freedom of religion

• all of the above

The Bill of Rights make sure that....

• women have the right to vote

• all people were treated equally

• the rights of animals are protected

• all people have the right to vote

What do all of the founding documents have in common?

• They are all laws of our land.

• They are events of the American Revolution

• They are documents used by all other countries in the world.

• The establish and protect our freedom and rights.

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Bill Clinton

What are the three basic rights of people?

• Life, liberty, and food

• Life, speech, and religion

• Life, liberty, and happiness

• Religion, press, speech

When were all of the founding documents written?

• 1700s

• 1900s

• 1800s

• 1600s