Declaration of Independence
What principle from the Declaration of Independence shows that the people have the power in government?
A government gets its power from the will of the people.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual rights.
Which principle means that government power comes from the people?
Popular sovereignty.
Liam wants to help keep his neighborhood clean. What is one civic action he can take?
Organize a community cleanup with his neighbors.
What is federalism?
A system where power is shared between state and national governments.
What does the Declaration of Independence say people can do if their rights aren’t protected?
They can change or remove the government.
What First Amendment freedom allows a reporter to speak on TV about government issues?
Freedom of the press.
What principle is shown when each branch of government limits the power of the others?
Checks and balances.
Maya wants to help protect animals in her community. What is one civic action she can take?
Volunteer at a local animal shelter or raise awareness about animal safety.
Which government can declare war, coin money, and run foreign affairs?
The federal government.
What unalienable rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What problem with the Articles of Confederation led to the creation of the Constitution?
The Articles created a weak central government that could not enforce laws.
What principle is shown when power is divided between the federal and state governments?
Federalism.
Jordan disagrees with a new city law about curfews. What civic responsibility can he use to express his opinion?
Write a letter to his city council or attend a town hall meeting.
Which power is shared by both federal and state governments?
Collecting taxes.
What was the main reason the colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why they were separating from Britain.
Why was the Fourth Amendment important in protecting Michael’s rights when the officers were trying to search his vehicle?
It protects against illegal search and seizure.
How does the principle of separation of powers limit government power?
By dividing the government into three branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.
Sofia wants more art programs in her city. What is a responsible civic action she can take to support this idea?
Start a campaign and speak at a city council meeting.
What is the purpose of having federalism in the Constitution?
To balance power between the national and state governments.
What are the different levels of federalism?
Federal, State, Local, (Tribal)
Which amendment protects someone who wants to peacefully protest against a new law?
The First Amendment.
What are the three branches of the government?
Malik notices that people in his neighborhood are not voting. What civic action could he take to encourage participation?
Organize a voter registration drive or create posters about the importance of voting.
What is one power that both the state and federal governments share?
Collecting taxes.