Week 6 Part 2

Which national document provides the structure of our government?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Bill of Rights

• the Preamble

Why is it important that the Constitution checks the balance of power in the government?

• to provide structure for the government

• to allow for citizens to keep their rights

• so the power remains with the people

• so rights are created for poor people

The Preamble describes the responsibilities of the________.

• government leaders

• state representatives

• important documents

• citizens of the nation

What important documents contains the Bill of Rights?

• the United States Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• The First Amendment

• the Freedom of Speech

If accused of a crime, what type of trial does a citizen have the right to?

• fun

• fair

• easy

• long

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to make the Constitution longer

• to create a government

• to gain our country's independence

• to protect citizens' rights