Declaration of Independence Quiz

Which statement reflects an idea contained in the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonial leaders hoped that stating grievances would lead to reconciliation with Britain.

• Colonial leaders believed the British Crown upheld the idea of limited government.

• Colonial leaders wanted to protect the social contract established with Britain.

• Colonial leaders did not feel they were treated as equals to British citizens.

Which statement reflects an idea in the Declaration of Independence?

• The people have natural rights they are born with that no government can take away.

• The people have an obligation to always obey their government due to the social contract.

• The people have individual rights that differ depending on what work each person does.

• The people have a duty to ensure that others support each government law or policy.

Which statement is supported in the Declaration of Independence?

• All natural-born or naturalized citizens are considered equal to all other citizens with certain rights.

• Every person should be treated differently under the law based on how much land they own.

• A limited government would lead to more chaos and disorder and lawlessness within society.

• The government should decide which rights each person will have based on multiple factors.

How does the grievance 'For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world' relate to the founding principle 'unalienable rights'?

• Trade is an essential activity to support the pursuit of happiness.

• Trade is considered a right that cannot be limited for any reason.

• The British king had the undeniable right to take away trade.

• The British king provided protection from illegal trade.

How does the grievance 'He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.' relate to the founding principle 'unalienable rights'?

• The king often approved laws that promoted the public good.

• The king refused to approve laws that supported natural rights.

• The king protected colonists from laws that would limit their rights.

• The king expected colonists to follow only the laws they approved.

How does the grievance 'He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren,' relate to the founding principle 'equality of all persons'?

• The king treated the American colonists as unworthy of rights equal to those of British citizens by forcing them to fight each other.

• The king saw the American colonists as equals of British citizens who should volunteer to fight in wars against other nations.

• Colonial leaders believed the British monarchy granted equal rights and legal protections to all people in the American colonies.

• Colonial leaders saw themselves as equal to British citizens who would fight on behalf of the monarchy if asked instead of forced.

According to the Declaration of Independence, all people are born with

• popular sovereignty

• rule of law

• natural rights

• limited government

In the Declaration of Independence, the principle of

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

• common good

• due process of law

• natural law

The Declaration of Independence explains that the king of Great Britain violated the principle of

• due process

• limited government

• equality of all persons

• natural rights

Which statement reflects the Declaration of Independence and how it influences the United States today?

• Government cannot make or enforce laws without the consent of the people.

• Officials may deny due process in legal procedures during a national crisis.

• The head of the executive branch should be excluded from the rule of law.

• A bicameral legislature made up of elected representatives should make laws.