The phrase “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” implies that the framers of the Constitution

intended this plan for government to be permanent.

included members of the clergy.

felt that government was at odds with the concept of liberty.

were most concerned about previous generations.

What can be inferred from the states’ insistence that the Constitution include "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

They feared an overly strong central government.

They wanted to use the Constitution as the model for their own governments.

They wanted to have direct input into the content of the document.

They hoped to delay its enactment in order to rally opposition.

Which constitutional principle is supported by Amendment 4? ("The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.")

balance between government and individual freedom

What is the purpose of the last two amendments in the Bill of Rights?

to make the people sovereign over both the state and federal governments by reserving certain rights to citizens

to prohibit a liberal construction of the Constitution by enumerating specifically the powers reserved to the states

to summarize the significance of the preceding eight amendments

to limit the power of the federal government by extending rights to the states and the people

Whose actions does Jefferson criticize most harshly in the document?

the British Parliament and Prime Minister

The concept of 'unalienable Rights' refers to rights that

cannot be taken away or denied.

can be transferred to another person.

apply only in certain situations.

The passage below comes from the Declaration of Independence (1776). “He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures….” Which section of the Declaration contained this passage?

Its list of colonial grievances

Its justification of the conduct of the colonists

Its theory of government based on social contract

Its announcement of American Independence from Britain

Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals.

“The main purpose of government is to expand the glorify the state.”

“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King.”

“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality.”

Based on the Declaration of Independence, which is a natural right?

The right to equal protection of the laws

the beginning of the American Revolution

the Declaration of Independence

What is the significance of July 4, 1776?

It was the day that Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

It was the day the Declaration of Independence was first drafted.

It was the day the Continental Congress first met in Philadelphia.

It was the date of the first battle of the American Revolution.

From whom did the signers of the Declaration of Independence receive their authority to declare independence?

From the people of the American colonies.

The Declaration of Independence listed ____.

The things the British king had violated in the people’s rights

The colonies stated that they were now independent from Britain

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity

do ordain and establish this Constitution

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

secure the blessings of liberty

What principle does the system of checks and balances in the United States Constitution aim to uphold?

The separation of powers among the branches of government

The supremacy of the federal government

The dominance of the legislative branch

The unchallenged authority of the President

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Jefferson believed that governments derive their powers from

the course of human events.

the consent of the governed.

their Creator

the laws of nature.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Jefferson’s opinion about changing long-established governments?

People should first encourage government leaders to resign from office

Governments should change whenever people disagree with a policy.

Governments should not change unless they cause insufferable problems.

Long-established governments must always change short-term policies.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A primary assertion of the Declaration states that

people have a right to overthrow governments that deny their basic rights.

any king who addresses important issues and grievances is a tyrant.

it is necessary to list all reasons for dissolving political connections.

Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally abolished.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration’s list of grievances states that the king has

denied the colonists permission to build and maintain their own navy.

dissolved the standing army necessary for the colonists’ protection.

refused to pass laws that are for the good of the people

raised the prices of services necessary for the colonies’ well-being.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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According to Jefferson, what has been the king’s reaction to the colonists’ petitions?

quartering soldiers in their homes

sending representatives to resolve the issues

promising changes but failing to act

inflicting further harm on them

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

reasonable bail

reasonable fines

jail terms

cruel punishments

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Jefferson’s “reliance on the protection of Divine Providence” indicates a belief that

their course of action is morally correct.

they will easily defeat the British forces

God will punish the king for his unjust actions.

God has bestowed “sacred honor” upon the Declaration’s signers

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The Declaration, Preamble, and Bill of Rights

Jefferson believed that governments derive their powers from

What was Jefferson’s opinion about changing long-established governments?

A primary assertion of the Declaration states that

The Declaration’s list of grievances states that the king has

According to Jefferson, what has been the king’s reaction to the colonists’ petitions?

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

Jefferson’s “reliance on the protection of Divine Providence” indicates a belief that

What does abdicate mean?

The word affected means

The phrase “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” implies that the framers of the Constitution

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