Unit 2 Freedom Week

3. the power to choose what to do
5. freedom from control or interference; the power or right to do what one chooses to do
6. the founding document that outlines the powers of state and federal government.
8. a representative form of government whose representatives derive their authority
10. the right, power, or opportunity to choose; option
11. a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative

1. adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare that the 13 colonies were free, independent states, free from rule by Great Britain’s monarchy.
2. the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights restricts the powers and authority of the Federal Government and establishes/ensures civil and political rights to individuals.
4. the effort made to gain happiness
7. when the people agree to establish and abide by collective rules, they consent to be governed.
9. freedom from control