Unit 4 Social Studies Review

Which one describes the purpose of the United States Constitution?

• It stated the day we celebrate our independence.

• It listed complaints against the British king.

• It set new rules for the country to follow.

• It was an agreement to end the American Revolution.

The consent of the governed is a political idea.  Which examples demonstrate its purpose?

• • The people set up the government.

• The people give the government its power.

• The people get to break the law.

• The people have the power to change the government.

1. Why were the Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution in 1791?

• The Supreme Court decided to add amendments.

• The colonists voted to add amendments.

• The American people wanted more rights of citizens added.

• The Founding Fathers thought the Constitution was too short.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to create a plan for each state

• to announce freedom from Great Britain

• to choose leaders to make and carry out laws

4. Wade is researching information about a U.S. President.  He would like to answer the question, “What led this person to run for the office of president?”  Why would it be important for Wade to gather many different sources of information when researching?

• Different sources may have the same type of information.

• Different sources may have more illustrations.

• Different sources may have different types of information.

 Suppose you want to research information about Ruby Bridges using the Internet.  Which of the following keywords would you include in your search for information?

• American artist

• African American historical figure

 Ruby Bridges’ father often called her a “brave little girl.” How did Ruby show characteristics of good citizenship?

• Ruby mistreated others.

• Ruby showed characteristics of good citizenship like justice and equality.

The Founding Fathers are seven men known as: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.

How did the Founding Fathers contribute to the creation of new communities?

• They fought the Revolutionary War to keep the communities in the colonies as the King of England wanted them to be.

• They kept the rules and laws for the new government the same as those from England.

• They allowed the people to govern themselves and create a government with a separation of power.

• They gave the people money to buy land, build big houses, and ensured all of their family members were free to break the laws.