Big Ideas Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3+ things a government does for our country?
A
keeps things orderly ensures safety makes laws collects taxes controls economy deals with citizens' needs
2
Q
Why has the U.S. Constitution been successful from 1787 to today?
A
It is flexible
It’s hard to change
It well represents the needs of Americans
3
Q
What is the Constitution?
A
The big legal document for the U.S.
4
Q
Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution?
A
Anti-Federalists would not ratify the constitution without the BoR
BoR grants citizens government-protected rights
BoR helps improve the constitution
