Checkpoint 2 review 2023

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To gain independence from the British Empire

• To install their own king in America

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• The American Revolution ends with a US victory

• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

• The U.S. Constitution was written and adopted.

• Americans citizens just like to find a reason for fireworks.

What are our unalienable rights according to Jefferson?

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• Voting, serving on juries, obeying laws

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• We have the right not to be abducted by aliens.

The highest law of our land, our written plan of government

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• Code of Conduct

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S Constitution called?

• The First 10 Amendments

• Preamble

• Articles

• Bill of Rights

Citizens have little to no rights.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Government does not have complete control of its citizens.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

When citizens have rights and responsibilities, that government would be an example of a(n) ___________________.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government

Government has complete control over its citizens.

• Limited Government

• Unlimited Government