Week 31 - Celebrate Freedom - Studies Weekly

What Values Are Described in the Declaration of Independence?

A large portion of the Declaration of Independence is a ​ ​ (a)   .​

• a list of complaints
• list of trade agreements
• request for supplies
• request for a new king

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

“The Declaration of Independence”

What are unalienable rights?

• rights enjoyed by landowners

• rights appointed by a monarch

• rights all humans are born with

• rights granted by the government

Why was it important to mention unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence? 

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Which of the following descriptions match the purposes of the Constitution stated in the Preamble?

Select two that apply.

• make all citizens wealthy

• form a better government

• keep peace in the country

• meet everyone’s basic needs

Why was the Bill of Rights created?

Provide an example to explain why the Bill of Rights is still important today.

What Values Are Protected in the Bill of Rights?

A journalist publishes a story about political corruption.

Which right protects the journalist?

• right of assembly

• right to bear arms

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

What Values Are Protected in the Bill of Rights?

Citizens want to peacefully protest a new law.

What allows them to gather in public?

• the Preamble

• the Bill of Rights

• Article II of the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

What Values Are Protected in the Bill of Rights?

Which right is NOT listed in the Bill of Rights?

• Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

• Healthcare is guaranteed to all citizens.

• People may practice their beliefs freely.

• Police cannot randomly search property.

What Values Are Protected in the Bill of Rights?

The freedom of speech gives citizens the right to say anything they want whenever they want.

• true

• false