W2 Important Documents

Where are laws written down?

• documents

• letters

• newspapers

• notes

What is NOT and important document of the United States?

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

What is NOT a right in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life
• Liberty
• Pursuit of Happiness
• Wealth

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to organize a new government

• to break ties with Great Britain

• to establish the United States Constitution

• to declare the independence of the United States from France

What does the preamble do?

• outlines rights

• explains the purpose

• gives power to the people

• lists rules for our government

Who has the power in a country?

• The President
• The People

• The Military
• The Media

What does the Bill of Rights limit?

• The power of the president
• The number of states

• The power of the government
• The population of the United States

How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?

• 7

• 10

• 17

• 21

Why are amendments added to a document?

• to make it better

• to add more states

• to take away rights

• to protect prisoners