Government-Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

Thomas Jefferson took the idea of _______________ which included life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Natural Rights

• Declaration of Rights of Man

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

• From its Constitution
• From its military
• From the elected representatives
• From the Consent of the Governed

By signing the Declaration of Independence, what illegal act were these men committing?

• Murder
• Treason
• Nothing was illegal
• Burglery

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truths were "self-evident"?

• All men are created equal
• Rights are bestowed by good kings
• Government exists to protect us from ourselves
• Only a democracy can protect our rights

The Declaration of Independence states the purpose of government is 

• to tax and control finances
• to provide rules for the people
• to regulate trade 
• to serve the people

Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment. His name was...?

• Charles Montequieu

• William Blackstone

• John Locke

• Niccolo Machiavelli

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing

• Life, Liberty and Death

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty and Property

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

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

What country did The United States declare independence from?

• Britain
• France
• Spain
• Belgium