National Archives and Records Administration

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-archives-and-records-administration

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was National Archives and Records Administration built?1985
2. What is the founding year?1934
3. Why does NARA keep records of laws and presidential orders?NARA keeps records of laws and presidential orders so people can know what the government has decided and to make sure everyone follows the same rules. These records help judges, historians, and citizens understand the country’s rules.
4. How does NARA help people learn about government?NARA lets people look at old papers and read about how the U.S. government grew. By sharing these documents, it helps people learn about their rights and how the country works.

Independent Agency: A government agency that operates independently of direct control by executive departments.
Prima Facie Legal Sufficiency: Sufficient evidence to establish a fact or legal claim unless contradicted.
Constitutional Amendment Ratification: The formal approval process by states required to add changes to the U.S. Constitution.