The U.S. Founding Documents

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

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

• From the people

• From the president

• From the military

• From congress

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain _______, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

Which of the following best completes this excerpt?

• unlimited opportunities

• unaliable rights

• duties and responsibilites

• blessings

Articles published in favor of the Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Anti-Federalist Papers

• Bill of Rights

• Great Compromise

This amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.

• 2nd

• 4th

• 6th

• 1st

This group of people insisted that the Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) to be included in the US Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Democrats

• Republicans

Which amendment allows an accused person the right to remain silent?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 5th

• 6th

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Natural Rights

• Federalism

The idea that the government's authority comes from the people.

• nationalism

• legalism

• federalism

• popular sovereignty

The part of government that carries out, or enforces, the laws.

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch