The Declaration of Independence and Democracy
Authored by Melissa Cooper
Social Studies
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Declaration of Independence contributed to the development of democracy by
rejecting Parliament's stamp tax.
allowing women to take part in government.
suggesting that people are the source of power.
demanding an end to salutary neglect.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. According to the Declaration of Independence, the people have the right to alter or abolish a government if that government
is a limited monarchy.
violates natural rights.
becomes involved in entangling alliances.
favors one religion over another.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence most clearly reflects the idea that the people are the source of government?
... that all men are created equal, ...
... all men are . . . endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.
... deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed . . .
... governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes . . .
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments are established to
protect the nation from invasion
provide a system of checks and balances
protect the natural rights of citizens
guarantee voting rights for all citizens
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This statement from the Declaration of Independence indicates that government has a responsibility to
promote economic development
control the lives of citizens
respond to the will of the people
provide for the defense of the nation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For imposing taxes on us without our consent
He has refused to enforce laws
He has forbidden the legislature to pass laws
He has forced persons to house military personnel
He has taxed citizens without citizens giving their approval
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He has forbidden his governors to pass laws of immediate and pressing importance
He has refused to enforce laws
He has forbidden the legislature to pass laws
He has forced persons to house military personnel
He has taxed citizens without citizens giving their approval
He has denied judges their independence to make decisions based on case facts and the law alone
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