Important Documents
How do important documents help citizens?
They protect our rights.
The Declaration of Independence explains the _______ of people.
rights
The Constitution ______ how much the government can be in our lives.
A. provides
B. limits
limits
We all have the right to be treated __________.
equally.
What does Freedom of Religion Mean
To have the right to worship in your own way.
We find important documents on local, state, and _________ levels.
national
The Declaration of Independence mentions the rights of ________, liberty, and __________ of __________.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
What are the three natural rights.
A. The right to live, to be free, and create opportunities to be happy.
B. The right to vote, the right to go to school, and the right live.
C. The right have fun, the right to run for governor of Arkansas, the right to sign documents.
A. The right to live, to be free, and create opportunities to be happy.
What important document contains the Bill of Rights?
The Constitution
What does the right to assemble mean?
The right to assemble means that people can gather in public places.
On a national level, important documents include The Declaration of Independence, _________________, and _________________________
The Constitution of the United States, The Bill of Rights
Why is important that the Constitution checks the balance of power in the government?
To ensure that the power remains with the people.
(So that no branch has too much power)
The Constitution protects our_______.
rights
What does the Bill of Rights list?
What does freedom of Speech mean?
It is the right to express your thought and opinions.
The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights outlines our _______________ and _________________ as citizens.
rights and responsibilities
We all have the right to be treated _____________.
equally
The Constitution Provides the ___________ of our government?
A. Structure
B. Backbone
C. The Declaration of Independence
Structure
If accused of a crime, what type of trial does a citizen have the right to?
A. FUN C. FAIR
B. EASY D. LONG
C. FAIR
What are the five rights we discussed in class from the first amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, The Right to Assemble, and the Right to Petition the Government.