DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
How many branches of government are there
Three
What is the supreme law of the land
constitution
how many stars are on the flag today
50
Who wrote most of the DoI?
Thomas Jefferson
Which amendment protects freedom of speech
first amendment
which branch makes the laws
Legislative
where was the constitution written
philadelphia
how many original colonies were there
13
What king were the colonists declaring independence from?
King George III
second
which branch enforces the laws
executive
what are the first three words of the consitution
we the people
what bird is our national symbol
bald eagle
Name one of the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration
Life, Liberty, or the Pursuit of Happiness
which amendment protects you from search and seizures
fourth
which branch decides if laws follow the Constitution?
Judicial
what is an amendment
a change or addition to the constitution
what is the Liberty Bell famous for
it symbolizes American freedom
According to the Declaration, where do our rights come from?
Our Creator (God)
which amendment gives you the right to a fair and speedy trial
sixth
What system keeps one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
why was the Bill of Rights added
to protect individual freedoms
What came in the mail today?
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