Grievances to Governance

Multiple Choice

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

Multiple Choice

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality

Multiple Choice

In what way does the Declaration of Independence explain and defend the colonists' right to revolt against Great Britain?

• By declaring war on Great Britain

• By listing the grievances against King George III

• By outlining the type of government to be created

• By providing solutions to their problems with King George III

Multiple Choice

How was the grievance from the Declaration of Independence "quartering large bodies of armed troops in colonists homes" addressed in the new government?

• In the Bill of Rights

• In the Articles of Confederation

• in the Preamble to the Constitution

• In Articles I and II of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence refers to King George III as a "Tyrant". What is one way that the US Constitution prevents government leaders from becoming tyrants?

• By setting the length of each term served by Senator and Representative

• By establishing a method for amending the Constitution

• By determining which government officials would be paid for service

• By separating governing powers among 3 branches of government

Multiple Choice

In what way does the Declaration of Independence explain and defend the colonists' right to revolt against Great Britain?

• By declaring war on Great Britain

• By listing the grievances against King George III

• By outlining the type of government to be created

• By providing solutions to their problems with King George III

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The idea presented in Wendell Phillips' quote is supported by the freedom of ​

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. This individual right is guaranteed by the US Constitution in the ​

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Amendment.

Multiple Select

Which of these were "grievances" the colonists had with the British Government?

• They were taxed without representation in Parliament

• The British Government required colonists to house troops against their will

• Not allowing the colonists to trade with other countries (Mercantilism)

• Suspending the right to a trial by jury

• Suspending Colonial Legislatures

Match

Match the following

• People vote for representatives in Congress

• Ultimate power comes from the people

• Everyone must follow the law, even government leaders

• Power is shared between the state and central government

• Power is divided between 3 branches

Republicanism

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Federalism

Separation of powers

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

Multiple Choice

Thomas Jefferson; list of grievances against King George III

• Declaration of Independence
• France
• Middle colonies
• Religious toleration

Multiple Choice

In which documents did America address their grievances against Britain?

• The Northwest Ordinance and Bill of Rights
• The U.S. Constitution and the Mayflower Compact
• The Mayflower Compact and Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Multiple Select

Which of the following grievances were addressed by the Founding Fathers? Select THREE correct answers.

• Cut off trade with Native Americans
• King imposed taxes without colonists' consent
• Deprived colonists' rights to trial by jury
• King made judges dependent on his will

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
• To prevent conflicts between state and local governments
• To limit the authority of the federal government
• To increase the participation of citizens in state government

Multiple Choice

Those who agreed with this point of view were known as -

• Minutemen
• Loyalists
• Federalists
• Patriots

Multiple Choice

Which colony was founded as a haven for Quakers?

• New York

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

Multiple Choice

What was the main economic activity in the Southern colonies?

• Fur trading

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

Match

Match the following

• People vote for representatives in Congress

• Ultimate power comes from the people

• Everyone must follow the law, even government leaders

• Power is shared between the state and central government

• Power is divided between 3 branches

Republicanism

Popular Sovereignty

Limited Government

Federalism

Separation of powers

• Republicanism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

Multiple Choice

What document created the first national government for the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• Charters of the Virginia Company

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

Multiple Choice

What document establishes the structure of the current U.S. government?

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company

• Articles of Confederation

Multiple Choice

What document created a weak central government?

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• Charters of the Virginia Company

• Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

• A menu

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

Multiple Choice

This old document from 1215 established for the first time that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution of the United States

Multiple Choice

The government cannot tell you what music you have to listen to. What principle of government is this?

• Rule of Law
• Limited Gov't
• Democracy

Multiple Choice

Citizens are in charge of the government. What principle is this?

• Consent of the Governed
• Rule of Law
• Democracy

Multiple Choice

The President receives a ticket for driving too fast on i30 What principle is this?

• Rule of Law
• Representative Gov't
• Democracy

Multiple Choice

For the US Constitution, this is the final step in the amendment process.

• Ratification by states
• Ratification by voters
• Proposal by Congress

Multiple Choice

What is the total number of amendments in the US Constitution?

• 23
• 25
• 27

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• F

• G

• H

• J

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• A

• B

• C

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• F

• G

• H

• J

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• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Shay’s Rebellion convinced many states:

• To close the courts

• To give the states more power

• To create a bigger army

• To create a new, stronger central government

Multiple Choice

What was the meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates decided to throw out the Articles of Confederation and draft the Constitution?

• Ratification Convention

• Constitutional Convention

• First Continental Congress

• Second Continental Congress

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• G

• H

• J

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• F

• G

• H

• J

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

• President

• Congress

• Vice President

• Supreme Court Chief Justice

Multiple Choice

How was the grievance from the Declaration of Independence "quartering large bodies of armed troops in colonists homes" addressed in the new government?

• In the Bill of Rights

• In the Articles of Confederation

• in the Preamble to the Constitution

• In Articles I and II of the Constitution

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence refers to King George III as a "Tyrant". What is one way that the US Constitution prevents government leaders from becoming tyrants?

• By setting the length of each term served by Senator and Representative

• By establishing a method for amending the Constitution

• By determining which government officials would be paid for service

• By separating governing powers among 3 branches of government

Categorize

Options (6)

Our Basic Rights are not being protected!

The British have established fair trade with us

We are being unfairly taxed without representation

The British protect us from other nations

We are required to quarter large bodies of troops in our homes

We have sufficient funds for our colonies to thrive

Which arguments made by colonists about the British Government were reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

Argument

Not an Argument

Categorize

Options (6)

Freedom of the Press

Freedom of choice

Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Assembly

Freedom of trial by jury

Freedom of public education

Which of the following are rights and freedoms of American citizens that are protected by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and guaranteed by the Constitution?

1st Amendment

Bill of Rights

Dropdown

The idea presented in Wendell Phillips' quote is supported by the freedom of ​

Select answer

. This individual right is guaranteed by the US Constitution in the ​

Select answer

Amendment.

Multiple Choice

Which amendments would be of greatest importance to someone accused of a crime?

• Amendments I and X

• Amendments IV-VIII

• Amendments I-III

• Amendments IX and X

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the 10th Amendment to the US Constitution?

• It limits the central government's power to pass laws

• It grants ultimate power to the central government

• It summarizes the primary rights of all US citizens

• It protects the rights of individual states