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What is balance?
Making sure one group in the government does not have to much power
What document helped the states break free from Great Britian?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the 3 groups in the government that the Constitution created?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What is the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments in the Constitution
What is civil rights
Civil rights are the rights / freedoms people have
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare that the colonies wanted to be free and independent. It was also written to explain to others why the colonists believed separating from Great Britain was the right thing to do.
How does Constitution promote balance?
The Constitution supports balance because it divides power between branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect people’s basic rights and freedoms. It makes sure the government cannot take away important rights like freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
What is independence?
means being free to make your own choices and govern yourself without being controlled by another country or group.
American Colonists
What is the Constitution?
The Constitution is a set of rules that explains how the United States government works. It also lists the rights and freedoms people in our country have.
Who does it help?
American citizens
Who kind of government is the United States?
A democracy
How does the Dec. of Independence help promote independence?
the Declaration of Independence is all about the colonists becoming free from Great Britain. It is important because it explains why they wanted independence and how they created their own country.
Name 2 groups / people the Constitution helps protect
How does it promote civil rights?
The Bill of Rights promotes civil rights by protecting people’s basic freedoms and making sure everyone is treated fairly. It gives rights like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial. The government cannot take these rights away
When was the Dec of Independence written?
1776
Why is the Constitution important?
It makes sure that there is balance within our government. It sets up the guidelines that the USA has to follow and created our branches of government