The Declaration of Independence

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Who was one of the major authors of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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On _________________, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.

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July 4, 1776

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

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American Colonists were declaring independence from Britain, the American people had the right to govern their own people, and Americans believed people are born with certain rights and freedoms that cannot be taken away.

Front

What part of the Constitution states its major goals?

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Preamble

Front

James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and John Adams were the primary authors of what document?

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The Constitution

Front

How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention?

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55

Front

The Constitution divides the government into 3 branches – the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and the _________________ Branch. What is the third branch of government?

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Judicial

Front

What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.

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Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

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James Madison

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The Bill of Rights are considered the basic rights and freedoms for all Americans.

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True