Unit 1 Foundations Review

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

Which of these ideals refers to the chance for individuals to pursue their hopes and dreams for a better life?

• Opportunity

• Democracy

• Liberty

• Equality

According to the text excerpt below from the Declaration of Independence, where does a government obtain its power from?

• the citizens natural rights

• the three branches of government

• wealthy male citizens

• the consent of the governed

Read the passage below from the Declaration of Independence. According to this passage, where do people get their rights?

• their Creator

• the people

• the Governed

• their Government

According to the Declaration of Independence passage, when do people have the right to abolish their government and institute a new one?

• when the people do not agree with how the government is organized

• when the government is no longer protecting the people's rights

• when the people do not agree with the government's laws

• when the government is no longer promoting the people's happiness

The figure pictured below was chosen as commanding general of the Continental Army when it was formed in 1775?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Smith

• John Dickinson

• George Washington

Which of these MOST accurately describes the following selection from the Declaration of Independence?

• a list of colonists who supported separation from Britain

• a list of suggestions for improving British rule of the colonies

• a list of colonists' grievances against the British king

• a list of reasons why Britain would fail to defeat the colonies in battle

What was considered the first constitution of the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Northwest Ordinance

What important issue did the Great Compromise settle?

• selection of Supreme Court justices

• election of the president

• representation in Congress

• regulation of commerce

What was one argument raised by those who opposed ratification of the Constitution in 1787?

• The Constitution gave state governments too much power.

• The Constitution failed to create a judicial branch.

• The Constitution gave the people too much power.

• The Constitution lacked a bill of rights