Weekly Studies: Important Documents Review
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- Q1
How do important documents help citizens?
They make everything equal.
They protect our rights.
They show us how to get to school.
They tell us where to live.
30s - Q2
The Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights are important ________ documents.
state
school
national
city
30s - Q3
What level of government has important documents?
all except the local level
only the state level
only the national level
all levels of government
30s - Q4
What does the Declaration of Independence do?
gives rights to citizens
creates a government
gathers information
explains our rights
30s - Q5
Which of the following is not an important right mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
liberty
pursuit of happiness
government
life
30s - Q6
What responsibility does the government have about our rights?
to decide if rights are important
to create new rights
to provide schools
to protect our rights
30s - Q7
Which national document provides the structure of our government?
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
the Preamble
the Constitution
30s - Q8
Why is it important that the Constitution checks the balance of power in the government?
so the power remains with the people
to provide structure for the government
so rights are created for poor people
to allow citizens' to keep their rights
30s - Q9
The Preamble describes the responsibilities of ________.
citizens of the nation
government leaders
important documents
state representatives
30s - Q10
What important document contains the Bill of Rights?
the First Amendment
the Freedom of Speech
the Declaration of Independence
the United States Constitution
30s - Q11
If accused of a crime, what type of trial does a citizen have the right to?
long
easy
fun
fair
30s - Q12
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to protect citizens' rights
to create a government
to make the Constitution longer
to gain our country's independence
30s - Q13
How many rights does the First Amendment protect?
four
three
five
six
30s - Q14
Which important document says that everyone has the right to be treated equally?
the First Amendment
the Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
the Bill of Rights
30s - Q15
Which amendment protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petitioning the government?
fourth
second
first
third
30s