The people in this image were creating a document for which of the following purposes? Select all that apply.

• to create a unified country

• to settle conflicts between the states

• to protect people's rights

• to declare war

Match the correct document to its characteristics. Document: Declaration of Independence

• This gave the framework and rules of government and defined what

  government can do. It did not give protection of individual rights and did not explain what the

  government could not do.

• The individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were defined.

  It also defined the principles and ideals of freedom and liberty.

• This states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen’s

  rights. It also gives specific rules for what actions the government has to take to protect the

  rights of the people.

Match the correct document to its characteristics. Document: Bill of Rights

• This gave the framework and rules of government and defined what

  government can do. It did not give protection of individual rights and did not explain what the

  government could not do.

• The individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were defined.

  It also defined the principles and ideals of freedom and liberty.

• This states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen’s

  rights. It also gives specific rules for what actions the government has to take to protect the

  rights of the people.

Match the correct document to its characteristics. Document: Constitution

• This gave the framework and rules of government and defined what

  government can do. It did not give protection of individual rights and did not explain what the

  government could not do.

• The individual rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were defined.

  It also defined the principles and ideals of freedom and liberty.

• This states that Congress cannot make any laws that take away a citizen’s

  rights. It also gives specific rules for what actions the government has to take to protect the

  rights of the people.

The national and state governments have similar and different responsibilities. Match the correct government to the appropriate description - National Government

• Establish treaties, coin money, declare war

• Establish and maintain schools, conduct elections, provide for public safety

The national and state governments have similar and different responsibilities. Match the correct government to the appropriate description - State Government

• Establish treaties, coin money, declare war

• Establish and maintain schools, conduct elections, provide for public safety

Some journalists write opinion columns in a popular newspaper. They write about decisions made by people in the government. The journalists do not always support these decisions. They criticize government leaders. The newspaper publishes their opinions each week. Select all that apply: Which of the following rights are being exercised?

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

Select all the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to a jury trial

• Right to peaceably assemble

• Freedom of Poverty

Which group is responsible for the laws that should govern us, what taxes citizens should pay, and impeaching a president?

• the legislative branch

• the executive branch

• the states

• the judicial branch

Based on the excerpt, what is the purpose of creating the U.S. Constitution?

"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."

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

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

• To establish a strong federal government that rules over Americans living in the states.

• To create a new monarchy that would defend the rights and freedoms of Americans.