Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false.
The writers of the Declaration of Independence were justifying their plan to become more tied to England✔ create a separate country.
When people break such bands, they should keep their reasons to themselves✔ explain why they are separating.
Entitle means “to give.”
The writers think a government’s power comes
What can people do if the government does not honor these truths?
Choose the right word or phrase to complete each sentence.
Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false.
What is this excerpt trying to say?
According to the excerpt, what is one purpose for the Constitution?
Lawmakers ignore the Constitution, it is not relevant today.Lawmakers use the Constitution to pass laws that help society run smoothly.The Preamble is sung at the beginning of every sporting event.The Preamble does not establish goals for society.
British citizens✔ US citizens
What do the two documents have in common?
The writers think that all people ✔ have rightsare unequalare happy.To make their rights secure, citizens let the government make all their decisions✔ form a governmentgive up their rights.
Starting a new government is the job of the previous governmentimportant officials✔ citizens.
✔ their descendantspeople in other countries
all Americans✔ White men
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