Declaration of Independence Quiz

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are some of the unalienable rights that all men are endowed with?

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality, Justice, and Freedom

• Wealth, Power, and Success

• Health, Education, and Security

What is the purpose of governments according to the Declaration of Independence?

• To secure the rights of the governed

• To control and oppress the people

• To enforce strict laws and regulations

• To promote economic growth and development

When is it the right of the people to alter or abolish a government?

• When the government becomes destructive of the rights of the people

• When the government becomes too powerful

• When the government fails to provide basic services

• When the government is unpopular

Why should governments not be changed for light and transient causes?

• Because people are more likely to suffer than to take action

• Because change can lead to chaos and instability

• Because governments are always right and should not be questioned

• Because it is against the principles of democracy

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain

• To establish a new form of government

• To outline the rights and freedoms of the American people

• To criticize the actions of the British King

What are some of the grievances listed against the British King in the Declaration of Independence?

• Refusing to pass important laws and obstructing justice

• Imposing unfair taxes and depriving people of trial by jury

• Quartering troops and suppressing freedom of speech

• All of the above

What does the Declaration of Independence say about the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain?

• They are enemies in war and friends in peace

• They are forever bound by a common constitution

• They should maintain a close alliance for economic prosperity

• They should strive for complete independence from each other

What powers do the free and independent states have according to the Declaration of Independence?

• The power to levy war, conclude peace, and establish commerce

• The power to control the British Crown and its policies

• The power to enforce their own laws and regulations

• The power to form alliances with other nations

What do the representatives of the United States of America pledge in the Declaration of Independence?

• Their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor

• Their loyalty to the British Crown

• Their commitment to peaceful negotiations

• Their dedication to the principles of democracy

What is the role of the Supreme Judge of the World according to the Declaration of Independence?

• To ensure the rectitude of the intentions of the United States

• To mediate conflicts between nations

• To establish a global government

• To provide divine protection to the American colonies