Declaration of Independence
The "Declaration of Independence" declared independence from which country?
Britain
The Constitution:
A) Sets out rules for how the US government works
B) Declared independence from Britain
C) Declared war on Britain
D) Changes every few years
A) Sets out rules for how the US government works
The Bill of Rights:
A) Gives more power to the government
B) Declares independence from Britain
C) Protects the rights of individuals
D) Protects the rights of states
C) Protects the rights of individuals
Fill in the blank: Most or all of the Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence were ____________.
White, male, rich, highly educated, enslavers.
True or false - the United States has only had one constitution.
False - the first Constitution was the Articles of Confederation, followed by our current Constitution.
True or false: No other rights are allowed in the US except for those listed in the Bill of Rights.
False!
Name one "unalienable right" that is listed in the Declaration of Independence.
Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
List the three branches of government established by the Constitution.
Which of the following is NOT included in the Bill of Rights:
A) Right to free speech
B) Right to vote
C) Right to a fair and speedy trial
D) Right to bear arms (weapons)
B) Right to vote
False. Many colonists remained loyal to Britain and were called loyalists.
Which branch of government carries out and enforces the law?
Executive branch
Before entering a suspect's home, a police officer shows a search warrant.
Which amendment applies here?
4th Amendment
According to the Declaration of Independence, if a government violates "natural law", then the people have the right to _________.
A) Abolish the government and create a new one
B) Escape to another country
C) Protest
D) A fair trial
A) Abolish the government and create a new one
The US Constitution is designed to prevent any single person or group of people from having too much power. This idea is called _____________.
Separation of powers / checks and balances
In 1984, a man was arrested for burning an American flag to protest the policies of President Reagan. The Supreme Court decided that he was allowed to do this because of which amendment?
1st Amendment.