Bill of Rights
According to the passage, what is one way the Bill of Rights protects people?
It sets rules to keep the government from being too strong and protects what people can do freely.
What does Santa eat for Christmas?
Based on both passages, why do you think the Bill of Rights remains important today, even though it was written over 200 years ago?
It protects fundamental individual freedoms (like speech, religion, press) and limits government power, ensuring citizens remain free, guaranteeing due process, and reserving powers to the people.
What do we do every Wednesday?
Wordle Wednesday!
Define ADVOCATED.
Publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something.
According to the passage, what does the First Amendment do for a free society?
It protects important freedoms like talking and religion.
What are the two traditional Christmas colors?
Green and Red.
In your opinion, which amendment in the Bill of Rights do you believe is the most important for protecting individual freedoms?
Answers will vary.
What do we do every Thursday?
Thankful Thursday!
Define EQUITABLY.
In a fair and impartial manner.
According to the passage, what does the Fourth Amendment say about privacy and the government?
The government needs a warrant from a judge to search your home.
What does "Feliz Navidad" mean?
Merry Christmas.
For what purpose was this source created? What was it for? What was the goal?
The purpose was to inform students of their rights as American citizens, how they are protected, and why they have freedom in America. The goal was to educate students on what their rights were and why they are important.
Who is the teacher assistant this week?
Bella.
Define BILL OF RIGHTS.
The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect the basic rights of US citizens.
According to the passage, what did the Founding Fathers do to make sure the government didn't have too much power?
They created the Bill of Rights to protect people's freedoms.
The first artificial Christmas tree was made from what?
Goose Feathers.
What can be learned from this source? What is its main idea? Why is it important?
Answers will vary.
What is Ms. Gable and Mrs. Massey's classroom number?
515
Define GOVERNMENT.
The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, or city.
Can you remember which amendment gave the right for citizens of America to vote?
Fifteenth Amendment.
Which one of Santa’s reindeer has the same name as another holiday mascot?
Cupid.
Why were some people worried about the government a long time ago, and how did they address their concerns?
A long time ago, during the formation of the United States government in the late 1780s, people were primarily worried about creating a national government that was too powerful, similar to the British monarchy they had just rebelled against.
Who has the greatest Creektime group in the whole school?
Ms. Gable and Mrs. Massey. :)
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without being stopped.