American Citizens, Symbols, and Government

How did Anne Hutchinson help secure freedom?

• She spoke out for religious freedom.

• She led a military campaign for independence.

• She established a new colony in America.

• She wrote a famous book on governance.

How would a community member best contribute to the improvement of their community?

• volunteering to help others

• donating money to a charity

• attending community meetings

• posting on social media about issues

How did Frederick Douglass help secure freedom?

• He spoke out against enslavement.

• He wrote a book about his life.

• He led a rebellion against slave owners.

• He purchased his own freedom.

How does a community member following the rules contribute to the improvement of his or her community?

• It helps keep people safe in the community.

• It allows for more freedom to break the rules.

• It encourages others to ignore the rules.

• It creates confusion among community members.

How did Thomas Jefferson help secure freedom?

• He wrote the Constitution.

• He wrote the Bill of Rights.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

• He led the Continental Army.

True or False
Good citizens are responsible for their actions.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only in certain situations

The Judicial Branch's responsibilities are...

• can declare laws unconstitutional.

• enforces laws passed by Congress.

• creates new laws for the country.

• manages the executive branch of government.

The Legislative Branch's responsibilities are...

• has the power to declare war.

• makes the law.

• Consists of a Senate and a House of Representatives

• oversees the executive branch.

What is the most famous line in the Declaration of Independence?

• All men are created equal.

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

• We hold these truths to be self-evident.

• To secure these rights, Governments are instituted.

The 8th Amendment states...

• freedom from cruel or unusual punishment

• the right to bear arms

• freedom of speech

• the right to a speedy trial