Declaration of Independence
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Where is the Preamble located?
It is the beginning of the Constitution.
What is the Constitution?
the law of a nation
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
to give people basic rights
declared independence from which who
King George of Great Britain
What does the Preamble do?
It defines the reasons for the Constitution.
The Constitution provides structure for what?
our government
The government is divided into how many branches?
3
Where is the Bill of Rights located?
first 10 amendments in the Constitution
Who was the first person to sign the document?
John Hancock
What does provide for the common defense mean?
defend the people and the country
Who wrote the Constitution?
the Founding Fathers
Who runs the government?
the people
In school, what right do you have?
You have the right to learn, read, and write.
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
What does secure blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity mean?
When was the Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
One branch of government cannot become stronger than the other branch. This is called...?
balance of power
In the Bill of Rights, you have the right to agree or disagree with people in government. This is called...?
freedom of speech
Where was the document signed?
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
do ordain and establish - What does this mean?
written and created
How many parts does the Constitution have?
3 parts
How do Americans choose who will work for the government?
by voting
In the Bill of Rights, if you are arrested, you have the right to ...?
a fair trial