DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Hold ‘Em Up Review

A. Trying to find joy and contentmentB. Can be seen just by looking at itC. Rights people are born with D. Powers that are fair

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF “SELF-

EVIDENT?”

A.September 17, 1787B.July 17, 1776C.July 4, 1876D.July 4, 1776

ON WHAT DATE WAS THE DECLARATION OF

INDEPENDENCE RATIFIED (APPROVED)?

A. They were tired of the way the British were treating them

B. In England, the Parliament represented people in government

C. The British government was too far away to deal with daily problems

D. They were angry about the Stamp Act taxes

THE FIRST COLONISTS STARTED THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTS

BECAUSE:

A. Powers that are fairB. Permission of those under the government’s ruleC. Trying to find joy and contentmentD. Rights that cannot be taken away

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF

“CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED?”

A.They could not make their own glass, tea, or lead

B.They were tired of the way the British were treating them

C.The British government was too far away to deal with daily problems

D.In England, the Parliament represented people in government

THE COLONISTS DECLARED INDEPENDENCE BECAUSE:

A.Rights that cannot be taken awayB.Trying to find joy and

contentmentC.Can be seen just by looking at itD.Powers that are fair

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF “UNALIENABLE RIGHTS?”

A. The British government was too far away to deal with daily problems

B. Britain was angry about the Stamp Act taxes

C. The colonists won the Revolutionary War

D. It was in debt after fighting expensive wars

BRITAIN NEEDED A WAY TO MAKE MONEY BECAUSE:

A.Cannot be taken awayB.Permission of those under

government’s ruleC.Powers that are fairD.Rights people are born with

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF

“NATURAL RIGHTS?”

A.Rights people are born withB.Cannot be taken awayC.Powers that are fairD.Can be seen just by looking

at it

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF “JUST

POWERS?”

A.Trying to find joy and contentment

B.Permission of those under the government’s rule

C.Rights that cannot be taken awayD.Can be seen just by looking at it

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF

“PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?”

Constitution Review

Respond to each question by writing the answer on your white board.

What are the 3 branches of government?

• Executive (President)• Legislative (Congress)• Judicial (Courts)

Which “big idea” is it?? A person buys a rifle to go deer

hunting.

• Rights

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

The idea that all people must follow the laws, no matter who

they are is…

• Rule of Law

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the

laws?

• Judicial

Which amendment is it?Gives you the freedom of speech.

• 1st amendment

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws?

• Legislative (Congress)

Which “big idea” is it?Dr. Jordan votes in November to help choose the next president.

• Self-Government

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

True or false:Voting is both a right and a

responsibility

• True

Which amendment is it?Protects you against unreasonable

searches.

• 4th amendment

True or false: Women have always had the right to vote?

• False

True or false:The President introduces and

writes laws?

• False

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?

• Executive

These are a set of things that people believe they should be able

to do without restrictions.

• Rights

Which amendment?Gives you the “right to remain

silent.”

• 5th amendment

Which “big idea” is it?The President of the U.S. must pay

income taxes.

• Rule of Law

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

Government officials (like the police) having to follow certain rules (procedures)

when enforcing the laws is known as...

• Due Process

True or falseThe Executive branch is made up of

the House of Representatives and the Senate

• False

Which amendment?Gives you the right to own a gun.

• 2nd amendment

Which “big idea?” A woman accused of a crime gets the help of

a lawyer

• Due Process

People being able to make decisions and participate in government is known as…

• Self-Government

Which amendment?Protects you from excessive bails,

fines, and punishments

• 8th amendment

Which amendment?Protects you from having to house

soldiers during peacetime.

• 3rd amendment

Which “big idea?”The Constitution states what the government can and cannot do.

• Limited Government

Which “big idea?”A mother decides to take her

children to church.

• Rights

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

A government that has been limited in power by a constitution

or written agreement is known as…

• Limited Government

Which amendment?Says that no person shall be

deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

• 5th amendment

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

• Rule of Law

Which “big idea?” A celebrity gets pulled over for speeding and gets a

ticket.

Which amendment?Gives you the right to make requests of or

petition the government.

• 1st amendment

Rule of Law Self-Government Due Process Limited Government Rights

Which “big idea?”A citizen speaks at a city council meeting

against allowing a golf course to be built in a city park.

• Self-Government

Which amendment?Gives you the right to a jury trial in

most civil cases (suing).

• 7th amendment

Which “big idea?”Your parent marches in a protest to

stop the war in the Middle East.

• Rights

Which amendment?Protects your right to a speedy public

trial with a jury in criminal cases.

• 6th amendment

In which Document would you find the phrase:

“All men are created equal”?

• Declaration of Independence

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