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. Explains the reasons for declaring independence

   2. Explain what their concerns are

   3. Explain what rights they were missing

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. We still use the system of checks and balances so that the government does not become too powerful. This protects the rights of the citizens.