Important Documents

Which important documents guide our country?

• The Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta, the Articles of Confederation, and the Mayflower Compact

• The Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and the Federalist Papers

• The Treaty of Paris, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Northwest Ordinance

What does the Declaration of Independence explain?

• The rights of people

• The laws of the land

• The duties of the president

• The history of the United States

What did the Declaration of Independence declare about Great Britain?

• It was a great ally

• It was violating rights

• It was a peaceful nation

• It was a new friend

What is the purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

• To provide the structure of our government

• To declare war on other countries

• To create new states

• To establish a monarchy

What does the Bill of Rights ensure?

• The basic rights of the people

• The power of the king

• The wealth of the nation

• The expansion of territory

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

What rights are included in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and the right to vote

• The right to own property, the right to travel, and the right to work

• The right to bear arms, the right to privacy, and the right to education

• The right to free healthcare, the right to a job, and the right to a home

What does the Constitution limit?

• How much the government can affect our lives

• The number of states in the country

• The amount of money the government can spend

• The number of laws that can be passed

What does the preamble of the Constitution define?

• The reasons 'The People' have formed a government

• The number of branches in the government

• The rights of the president

• The duties of the military

What does the Declaration of Independence officially do?

• Break ties with Great Britain

• Establish a new currency

• Create a new army

• Form a new religion