SS Important Documents Week 2

Front

What is the purpose of a charter?

Back

to outline agreements and grant certain rights

Front

The purpose of a treaty is to_____

Back

end a conflict

Front

List the three main goals of the Declaration of Independence:

Back

1. 1.to explain the colonists’ reasons for declaring independence
   2. to explain what they intended to do about their concerns
   3. to explain that they had been denied

   the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Front

The ________ is the supreme law of our country and the

blueprint for our government.

Back

Constitution

Front

The United States Constitution creates a system to prevent the government from

becoming too powerful. This is known as_____

Back

checks and balances

Front

True or false: The Declaration of Independence includes 57 grievances against the

British government

Back

false

Front

How does the Constitution influence our life today?

Back

1. 1. structure of government is followed today
   2. outlines a government of the people
   3. outlines a system of checks and balances so that government does not become

too powerful
4. protects individual and state rights