VOCABULARY
a set of rules or principles
a. amendments
b. Declaration of Independence
c. constitution
c. constitution
What does Freedom of Religion mean?
We have the freedom to worship how and where we want. We must respect others beliefs.
changes to the constitution
a. amendments
b. constitution
c. violates
amendments
What does the right to assemble mean?
People can gather or meet in public places peacefully.
The first 10 amendments are called...
a. the constitution
b. the declaration of independence
c. The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
What does right to "petition the government" mean?
People can tell the government in a peaceful way what they don't like. Our government does what the majority of the people want. We hold our government accountable.
An important document written in Charlotte Town, North Carolina.
a. North Carolina Gazette
b. Mecklenburg Resolves
c. amendments
Mecklenburg Resolves
What is freedom of the press?
Journalist and people who report the news have the right to express their opinions and beliefs. But we must do our best to report the truth.
A document that declared that Great Britain was violating the people of the British Colonies rights.
a. constitution
b. Declaration of Independence
c. amendments
Declaration of Independence
What is freedom of speech?
Free speech is the right to express your thoughts and opinions in a respectful and truthful way. We should not use our words to hurt others.