Praxis 2

Which document outlines the major ideas that led to the development of the United States Government?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

What does the Constitution include that was significant to its adoption?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Rights

• The Articles of War

• The Charter of Liberties

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation in the development of the United States Government?

• To establish the first form of government after independence

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To introduce the system of checks and balances

• To outline the rights of individual states

What marked the origin of political parties in the United States?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The drafting of the Constitution

• The ratification of the Bill of Rights

• The debates over the form and function of the government

What was the primary reason for the emergence of the United States government?

• To maintain British colonial rule

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a system that balanced power between the central government and the states

• To achieve self-governance and freedom from British rule

What influenced the American leaders in creating their government system?

• The Industrial Revolution

• Enlightenment philosophy and experiences with colonial governance

• The desire to form a single-party state

• The need to expand their territories

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• August 4, 1776

• September 4, 1776

What did the Declaration of Independence assert about the colonies?

• Their loyalty to British rule

• Their right to be independent from British rule

• Their desire to share power with Britain

• Their intention to conquer Britain

What truths did the Declaration of Independence cite as "self-evident"?