Founding Documents Test Review

Front

The Declaration of Independence declared that all people are entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These are examples of what?

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Natural rights

Front

The Declaration of Independence argued that:

Back

People should revolt when they suffer deep injustices.

Front

Third Amendment

Back

Cannot be required to feed or house soldiers

Front

Fourth Amendment

Back

Police must have a warrant to search your property

Front

Sixth Amendment

Back

Speedy and public trial, right to a lawyer

Front

Seventh Amendment

Back

Can request a jury in a civil trial

Front

Ninth Amendment

Back

Unless it is specifically forbidden by the government, you can do it

Front

Tenth Amendment

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Powers not specifically given to the federal government are given to the states

Front

The Constitution includes the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances. What Enlightenment thinker inspired the Founding Fathers with this idea?

Back

Montesquieu

Front

What form of government did our Founding Fathers create after the American Revolution?

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Democracy