The Declaration of Independence
Who was declaring their freedom?
13 colonies
Who had power under the Articles of Confederation?
Men who owned property
Fill in the blank. The US Constitution is the supreme _____ of the US.
law
What are the additions/changes to the end of the constitution called?
Amendments
What are the first 3 words of the preamble?
We the people
This formal statement was written to declare freedom from which country?
Great Britain
Why were the Articles written?
The US Constitution established the framework of what?
DAILY DOUBLE
our government
How many states must agree to an amendment?
3/4 or 38
Fill in the blank.
"...in order to form a more perfect union, establish __________, insure domestic tranquility......"
justice
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
What war was happening during the time of the Articles of Confederation?
DAILY DOUBLE
Revolutionary War
The US Constitution is made up of multiple parts. It begins with the Preamble, then is followed by what?
The Articles
The Articles established the branches of the federal government and described their what?
powers
Fill in the blank.
"...insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general ______, and secure the blessings of liberty...."
welfare
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the national government to do what?
Collect taxes
What document served as the framework of our government before the US Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
Describe one of the Articles.
Answers vary.
What does secure the blessings of liberty mean?
to keep us (and future generations) free
What does the Declaration of Independence say we have the right to?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What major US document was written prior to the Articles of Confederation?
Declaration of Independence
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
What is one power the legislative branch has?
make laws, impeach people, collect taxes, declare war.
Say the entire Preamble.
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain this constitution for the United States of America.