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I gave_______ for the police to search my house.
fundamental
consent
governed
principle
We elected a new_______ to go to Congress and vote for us.
consent
representative
U.S. Constitution
fundamental
The Bill of Rights are amendments to the __________.
consent
representative
U.S. Constitution
fundamental
What is the Declaration of Independence?
the laws of the government
a letter to the king declaring our independence
the rights of animals
the rights of men
What is the Constitution?
the laws and principles of our government
a written plan of government for Mexico
a letter declaring our freedom
the laws for Texas
Which is a founding document of the United States of America?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
All of the above
What does Amendment 1 represent?
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
freedom of religion
all of the above
The Bill of Rights make sure that....
women have the right to vote
all people were treated equally
the rights of animals are protected
all people have the right to vote
What do all of the founding documents have in common?
They are all laws of our land.
They are events of the American Revolution
They are documents used by all other countries in the world.
The establish and protect our freedom and rights.
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Bill Clinton
What are the three basic rights of people?
Life, liberty, and food
Life, speech, and religion
Life, liberty, and happiness
Religion, press, speech
When were all of the founding documents written?
1700s
1900s
1800s
1600s
In which document do you find these Unalienable Rights? -
Life, Liberty and happiness
What is the Constitution?
the laws and principles of our government
a written plan of government for Mexico
a letter declaring our freedom
the laws for Texas
The Bill of Rights make sure that....
women have the right to vote
all people were treated equally
the rights of animals are protected
all people have the right to vote
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
What is tyranny?
oppressive government
unfair rule
power concentrated in one area (or person)
all of the above
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Presidential, Supreme
Military, Legislative, Judicial
Presidential, Legal, Citizens
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Executive, Presidential, Supreme
Military, Legislative, Judicial
Presidential, Legal, Citizens
Checks and balances are written into
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
The president is part of which branch of government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
This document gives citizens the right to practice their own religion or no religion at all and the right to a trial by jury
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
This document was signed on July 4, 1776 and is the reason we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July.
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Definition of ratify
to make it wrong
put a stamp on a document
to approve officially
to sign a paper
A document is a written form of communication.
True
False
The picture shows a passage from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Which statement shows this in our modern political system?
absolute monarchy controls laws
authoritarian governments restrict freedoms
members of the Supreme Court are appointed
legislative officials are elected by the people
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
A menu
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
"We are people..."
"We the people..."
"We as people..."
"We are the people..."
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
How many branches of government are there?
0
3
2
1
How many branches of government are there?
0
3
2
1
What is the first part of the Constitution and declaration of independence called?
The Preamble
Article I
Amendment I
Intorduction
Which Founding Document is our written set of rules for America?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
What Founding Document lays out the basic rights as an American Citizen?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
What was the significance of the colonists stating at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, "the unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America?"
They are breaking away from Britain
They are no longer a colony of Britain
They are saying that they are united against Britain
All of the above
What are the "Unalienable Rights" in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and Property
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
Love, Land, and Power
Life, Money, and Property
Why were colonists afraid after the American Revolution?
They didn't want to have another monarchy
Nothing; they were free
Going to war again
Having Western Territory
Which branch of government uses the Bill of Rights to examine the constitutionality of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
President
What's the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
It is the country's declaration
explains the three branches of government
to show what the government cannot do
to show what the government can do
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Judicial, Preamble, Executive
President, Vice President, Secretary of State
Judicial, Lawyers, Judges
Who was the Declaration of Independence written to?
President Washington
King George
All Americans
Queen Elizabeth
Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the First Amendment?
religion
speech
peaceful assembly
work
Checks and balances are written in to
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
The American Revolution was fought to gain independence from France.
True
False
The Bill of Rights was written after World War II.
True
False
The Constitution has only been amended 27 times.
True
False
The Constitution is the framework for the United States.
True
False
The Supreme Court decides whether laws are Constitutional or not.
True
False
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Which founding document did this quote originate from?
U.S. Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason in 1775, served what important purpose in U.S. history?
Established a structure of government for the United States.
Explained the need for independence due to the violation of rights by King John of England.
Served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution.
Established Virginia as a state within the United States and no longer just a colony.
The U.S. Constitution accomplished all of the following things EXCEPT?
Formed the first form of government for the United States.
Provides the structure of the U.S. government today.
Protected the freedoms of speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion.
Established majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority.
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Check off who we know were apart of writing the Constitution
Barack Obama
George Washington
Ben Franklin
Donald Trump
A letter to the king of England announcing the colonists' desire to become a new country
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The highest law in our country that explains how the government works
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
This document serves as the main law of our country. It includes a preamble, seven articles and 27 amendments.
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
This document contains "Freedom of Speech" and "The right to bear arms"
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
This document was written by Thomas Jefferson and listed reasons why the colonies would become a new country.
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
When was the Declaration of Independence was signed?
1776
1772
1876
1872
Who was the main person that wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Hancock
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the Declaration of Independence written to?
Germany
Great Britain
France
Canada
In a democracy, the true power comes from the...
governors
president
citizens
king
According to the Declaration of Independence, the government's job is to protect _______________.
people's rights
people's wealth
the government's power
democracy
What was the result of the Revolutionary War?
America remained a colony of Great Britain
America gained its independence
the Spanish
What happened at Independence Hall?
Congress met to write a plan of government
The first president was sworn into office
The King of England was put on trial
Where is Independence Hall?
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
What is an amendment?
an error
a change
Based on the US Constitution, the government is run by _________.
The President
Congress
The Supreme Court
"The People"
When was the Declaration of Indpendence signed?
September 17
4th of June
4th of July
August 2nd 1776
Who was the first to sign the Declaration?
John Hannacok
Hannacok Jam
Madison Jefferson
The Delgates who wrote the Constitution are known as
Sassy Pants
The Framers
Morning Glory
Independence Fathers
In what city was the Constitution and the Declaration written
Philidephia
NYC
Little Rock
Austin
What is the nickname for the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Supreme law of the land
The law to end all laws
A dying document
