The Declaration of Independence

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Mason

• James Madison

• George Washington

What is the source of our unalienable rights?

• The government

• The people

• The Creator

• The President

What are our three "unalienable rights"?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Life, liberty, and property

What did the Declaration of Independence do to the 13 colonies' relationship with Britain?

• It declared their independence.

• It declared war.

• It made them a part of Britain again.

• It changed kings.

According to the Declaration of Independence, government receives its power from the "_________."

• "consent of the governed."

• "representative government."

• "democracy."

• "president."

What can citizens do if a government fails to protect their rights?

• alter or abolish it and create a new government.

• select a new king.

• accept their condition.

• move to another country.

What does "unalienable" mean?

• Can be taken away.

• Can't be taken away.

The Declaration of Independence said that "all men are ____ ________."

• "created equal."

• "created unequal."

• "created rich."

• "created poor."

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

• To protect rights.

• To make laws.

• To declare war.

• To print money.

In the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies were renamed the _______.

• United States.

• United Colonies.

• United America.

• United Territories.