Founding Documents

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What is the name of our first constitution in the United States?

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

• Articles of Confederation

• Great Compromise

A strong central government (federal not state) would be able to...

• Create rules and regulations for the entire nation

• Give power to the states to create their own rules and regulations

A federalist....

• Wanted a strong Executive Branch- Executive Branch has more authority than the other branches of government.

• Supported the idea of Checks and Balances

Where is this idea found in our founding documents?

One word answer, only write the document.

The three branches of government are?

Check multiple boxes.

• Presidential

• Judicial

• Federal

• Legislature

• Executive

What document helps outline what our government can and can not do?

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence