Grade 5 · Social studies
Distinguish purposes of U.S. founding documents
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A researcher needs the founding text that describes Congress, the presidency and federal courts. Which should be consulted?
- Bill of Rights
- Declaration of Independence
- a later personal diary
- U.S. Constitution
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U.S. Constitution
The Constitution sets out those government institutions.
A little hint: The Declaration explained and announced the colonies’ separation from Britain.
The Declaration explained and announced the colonies’ separation from Britain.
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