Week 6: Important Documents

Which document declared the independence of the United States from Britain?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

According to the text, what continues to be the heart of our nation today?

• Our founding documents

• Our national parks

• Our military

• Our economy

Which document is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Amendments

What does the U.S. Constitution provide the structure for?

• The government of Great Britain

• The government of the United States

• The government of Canada

• The government of France

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To ensure the basic rights of the people

• To limit the power of the government

• To create opportunities to be happy