Declaration of Independence
In the Early 1700s, who had control of the 13 colonies?
King George III
What was the U.S. Constitution?
The Supreme rules and laws for the United States.
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10 amendments
Who did we want to be free from? Did we agree with their government?
Who won the American Revolutionary War? What happened as a result?
America won and America gained independence from the King and Britain.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Explain why the American colonies wanted to be free from the King.
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
What does the Bill of Rights do?
Protect our freedom and rights
What does "Consent to be Governed" mean?
We agree with our government and its laws
What is the branch of government in which the president works?
Executive branch
Who wrote the Declaration of the Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the U.S. Constitution written?
To give us/make the structure of our government
Who wrote the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
What is the vocab word that means "we can choose our leaders and our laws"?
Voting
Who works in the Legislative branch?
Congress
EXTRA POINTS if you say senators and representatives
When was the Declaration of Independence written and signed?
July 4th, 1776
How many branches of government are there?
3 branches
What did the Bill of Rights want to LIMIT?
The power of the government in our lives.
Why is "Consent to be Governed" important?
It keeps the government and its people accountable.
What is the role of the judicial branch?
Make sure everybody follows rules.
What did the Declaration of Independence lead to?
The American Revolutionary War
What kind of power did the Founding Fathers want from the government?
EQUAL POWER
What does the first Amendment protect?
You'll get points if you can name the important one: Freedom of speech, religion, press and protest.
Consent to be Governed makes sure everyone is ___________.
HEARD
What is the second amendment of the Constitution?
Right to bear arms