CFA 1 Declaration of Independence

Front

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

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an act of treason.

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments derive their power?

Back

from the people they govern

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should the people do when the government fails to protect their rights?

Back

abolish that government

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, why are governments created?

Back

To protect people's rights and freedoms

Front

The Declaration of Independence states,

“Governments deriv(e) their… powers from the

consent of the governed.” This statement means

that governments get their powers from which of

the following?

the people

,

God

Back

the people

Front

What does the Declaration of Independence call the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

Back

unalienable rights

Front

Name the Enlightenment thinker that gave us the idea of Natural Rights.

Back

John Locke

Front

Who was the Author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What was the official date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

July 4th, 1776

Front

Who was the despot(bad guy), mentioned in the Declaration? Options:

King of Great Britain

,

General Gage

,

George Washington

,

Darth Vader

Back

King of Great Britain