Bill of Rights
The bill of rights is located in what historical document?
US constitution
when was the declaration of independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What is the purpose of the constitution?
to provide a plan for how to run the government
What branch is in charge of making laws?
Legislative branch
Is the mayor in charge of state, local or national government?
local
What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
to tell us our 10 individual rights
Who signed the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What 3 things does the constitution contain?
preamble, bill of rights, articles
What branch is in charge of enforcing the laws?
Executive branch
Who is in charge of the national government?
the president
How many amendments are there in the bill of rights?
10
Why was the declaration of independence written?
to gain independence from Great Britain. The colonies wished to separate from Great Britain.
What does the word amendment mean?
to change
What branch is in charge of judging or deciding if the laws are fair and equal?
the judicial branch
What services does the local government provide for us?
cleaning up fallen trees and putting up signs for the road. (answers may vary)
Why is it important to have the bill of rights?
(answers may vary)
The bill of rights are important to have in our constitution because it directly list the most important freedoms we have as US citizens.
When is America's birthday and why do we celebrate it on this day?
July 4, 1776 and we celebrate it on this day because it is the day that the declaration of independence was signed.
True or False, the US constitution explains the roles of our government?
true
What do all the branches have in common?
They all have to do with laws.
who is in charge of state government?
the governor
What are the rights listed called?
Amendments
The declaration of independence states that all men must be treated ____________?
Equal
True or False, can the constitution be changed?
true
Is there one branch that has more power than the other?
No, they are all equal with power.
What must the governor do before a bill becomes a law in a state?
sign it