Unit 00 Flashcardizz Quiz

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According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?

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The People

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Which argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The rights of men should be supported over those of women. Monarchy is a bad form of government because rulers are not elected. All forms of government destroy human rights and should be abandoned. Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

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Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.

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Which person is the best example of someone who demonstrates tyranny? Options: a rebel, a dictator, a member, a challenger

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a dictator

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Which of the following is the central idea put forth in the Declaration of Independence? Options: The American people will fight to the death to protect themselves from attacks by Britain., The American colonies are justified in rejecting British rule and setting up a new government., The people of Great Britain should claim their own independence from the rule of the current king., Americans who support the idea of independence from Great Britain greatly outnumber those who do not.

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The American colonies are justified in rejecting British rule and setting up a new government.

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A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

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checks and balances

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What amendment gives the people freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures?

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4th Amendment

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What amendment gives people the right to a speedy trial and to a lawyer?

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6th Amendment

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What amendment has the right to bear arms?

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2nd Amendment

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The first ten Amendments are called the

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Bill of Rights

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What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

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Amendment