Chapter 3 Lesson 1 (Principles of Our Government)

Mia, Nora, and Arjun are playing a game of 'Build Your Own Country'. They are discussing why they need a government in their country. What do you think is the best reason?

• Because the government makes laws for their country.

• Because the government tells people what to do.

• Because the government makes laws, protects people, and helps organize society.

Imagine Nora, William, and Luna are citizens in a democracy. What superpowers do they have?

• Vote, participate in political processes, express opinions, hold government accountable

• Avoid holding government accountable

• Ignore political processes

• Keep opinions to themselves

Imagine Abigail, Aria, and Rohan are living in a democracy and they are unhappy with their leaders. What can they do?

• They can overthrow the government by force

• They can request the current leaders to appoint new leaders

• They can choose to elect new leaders through the democratic process.

• They can form a dictatorship to replace the democratic system

What government controlled the land that would become the United States?

• The Russian Tsars

• The British Monarchy

• The Spanish Armada

• The French Royalty

Imagine Avery, Mason, and Michael are time-traveling back to the 18th century. They stumble upon a significant document. Can you guess what it is? Here's a hint: It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing the independence of the thirteen American colonies from the British Empire.

• A proclamation issued by King George III in 1763

• A treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain in 1783

• The Declaration of Independence

• A document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1787

'On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?'

• August 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• September 4, 1776

Anika, Aiden, and James are time-traveling back to the American Revolution! They stumble upon a document titled 'Declaration of Independence'. Can you help them figure out the purpose of this document?

• To expand the British Empire

• To declare the independence of the 13 American colonies from British rule.

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Britain

• To establish a monarchy in the colonies

Aiden, Elijah, and Jackson are having a heated debate in their history class. They're discussing the Declaration of Independence. According to this historic document, what is the main purpose of government?

• To promote inequality and injustice

• To make sure citizens feel oppressed

• To secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• To limit the rights of the people

Imagine you're in a history class with Samuel, Aria, and Aiden. Your teacher asks, 'What is the Constitution of the United States?' How would you answer?

• The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the country.

• It's a historical record of the country's founding fathers.

• It's a set of guidelines for state governments.

• It's a document outlining the rights of the President.

Imagine Zoe, Oliver, and Liam are playing a game of 'Constitution Trivia'. They are stuck on a question and need your help. Can you tell them what the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution are?

• We the Government

• We the Citizens

• We the People

• We the Leaders