Unit 1: Foundations of Government

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

The Preamble is...

• in the beginning of the Declaration...
• the conclusion.
• in the middle.
• not in the Declaration.

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press
• Life, liberty, and property
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Voting, rebelling, and health

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

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

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.
• To make a United States army.
• To gain independence from the British Empire
• To install their own king in America

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights? 

• given by God at birth 
• given by our government 
• given by our president 
• given by our parents 

Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

• “The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”
• “The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”
• “The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”
• “The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”

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Who gives government the ability to govern?

• The people
• Parliament
• The King
• The Sons of Liberty

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• July 4, 1776
• July 2, 1776
• July 4, 1787
• July 2, 1775