Declaration of Independence Quiz

What is the main idea behind the concept of social contract in the Declaration of Independence?

• The main idea is that government is formed by divine right and exists to control the citizens

• The main idea is that government is formed by military force and exists to oppress the citizens

• The main idea is that government is formed by the consent of the governed and exists to protect the natural rights of its citizens.

• The main idea is that government is formed by inheritance and exists to benefit the ruling class

Which section of the Declaration of Independence lists the complaints against King George III?

• the 'Beliefs about Government' section

• the 'Grievances' section, which is the longest section

• the Preamble, which is the introduction

• the 'Declaration of Independence'

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

• To promote inequality and injustice

• To suppress freedom of speech and expression

• to secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• To limit the rights of the citizens

What does it mean that the colonies are "absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown"?

• the colonies owe no loyalty to the king

• the colonies should be united

• the colonies must cooperate with the crown

• the colonies are dissolved

According to the Declaration of Independence, when do individuals have the right to alter or abolish the government?

• When the government provides equal opportunities for all citizens

• When the government enforces strict laws and regulations

• When the government becomes destructive to the ends of securing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• When the government is elected by the majority of the population

What is the significance of the phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident' in the Declaration of Independence?

• The phrase signifies the belief that certain rights are only for the wealthy and powerful

• The phrase signifies the belief that rights are not inherent and obvious

• The phrase signifies the belief that certain rights are inherent and obvious, such as the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• The phrase signifies the belief that rights are granted by the government

Which of the following is NOT a grievance listed against King George III in the Declaration of Independence?

• Taxing the colonies without their consent

• Refusing to allow the colonies to have representation in government

• Sending troops to enforce unpopular laws

• Granting the colonies representation in Parliament

What does the Declaration of Independence state about the right to alter or abolish government?

• The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to alter or abolish government only if they have a majority vote

• The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to alter or abolish government if they don't like the leaders

• The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to alter or abolish government if they want to establish a monarchy

• The Declaration of Independence states that people have the right to alter or abolish government that becomes destructive to the ends of securing life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

According to the Declaration of Independence, what should be the response to a government that becomes destructive of the people's rights?

• To accept the government's actions and not take any action

• To ignore it and continue living under its rule

• To ask for more restrictions on people's rights

• To alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government

What does the DOI mean when it says that governments "derive their just powers from the consent of the governed"?

• Government can do whatever it wants as long as it is just.

• Government gets it power from the people it governs.

• Government gets its power from God.

• Government gets its power from royalty.