5th grade history Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the Constitution of the United States? | the laws or rules of America; how the government was set up? |
Name one of the Amendments of the Bill of Rights. | protects Freedom of speech and religion, protects people from illegal search and seizure, protects people from having an unfair trial |
How does “We the people of the United States”explain democracy? | The people have the power to make decisions. We all take part in our government. We all can vote. |
In a federal system of government, who has the most power? The State or National government? | The states share power with the national government. |
A form of government in which people elect representatives is called ____________? | a republic |
How is the constitution different than the Declaration of Independence? | The constitution has amendments and the plan for democracy. It has the preamble, amendments, and the Bill of Rights. |
How is the Declaration of Independence different than the Constitution? | It has three parts and takes place during the revolution? |
How is the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence the same? | They are both signed documents and both are about freedom. |
How have the 15th and 19th Amendments to the Constitution improve democracy? | Democracy means we the people control the government. All the people can take part in the government, |
Why is it important that the Constitution was written to allow for changes? | The constitution was written 200 years ago and need to change and add as the nation changes. |
What could happen if our government did not have checks and balances? | One of the branches will be stronger than the others and make all the decisions. |
What might happen if the state governments had more power than the Federal Government? | Each state might have their own money and fighting each other. |
Created by:
Amy German
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