Exit Ticket: The Constitution and Bill of Rights

Exit Ticket · Grade 8 · Social Studies

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Short Answer Questions

• Q1. In your own words, explain the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution and why the Founders believed it was necessary.

• Q2. Choose ONE amendment from the Bill of Rights and explain the freedom or protection it guarantees to American citizens.

Reflection

• What is one part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights that you feel confident explaining, and what is one concept you still find confusing or want to learn more about?

Multiple Choice

• Q1. What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

  • To establish the three branches of government
  • To protect individual freedoms from government overreach
  • To outline the process for electing the President
  • To create a system of taxation for the new nation

  Answer: To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

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