Unit Student Assessment Answer Key

Part I: Rights

1. Right to freedom of expression
2. Right to freedom of religion
3. Right to vote
4. Right to be treated fairly
5. Right to be treated equally

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. Yes
5. No

Part II: The Origin of Our Rights

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution for the purpose of protecting people from unfair actions of the government which may limit or infringe upon the welfare of citizens.

Three key words in the Preamble of the Constitution are We the People. They are important because they show that authority (to govern) and rights belong to the people.

Part III: Rights and Responsibilities - What do You Think?

Students must select and state one of the following basic guaranteed rights:

• Right to freedom of expression
• Right to freedom of religion
• Right to be treated equally
• Right to be treated fairly
• Right to vote

and describe two responsibilities associated with protecting that right. Third, students must describe, in their own words, why it is important to protect our guaranteed rights.

Students must take a stand for or against the stated limitation and defend his or her position with three reasons.