REVIEW: MODULE 3 ASSESSMENT

What fundamental rights does the Declaration of Independence assert as unalienable?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Wealth, happiness, and equality

• Property, liberty, and freedom of speech

• Equality, justice, and democracy

Where in the Declaration of Independence are the unalienable rights listed?

• The Preamble

• The List of Grievances

• The Amendments

• The declaration of independence from England

In the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of listing grievances against King George III?

• To justify the need for a separation from Britain

• To highlight the colonists' loyalty to the Crown

• To advocate for reconciliation with Britain

• To emphasize the importance of monarchy

During the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, what was a major point of debate concerning the grievances against King George III?

• How to portray King George III as a benevolent ruler

• Whether to include grievances against Parliament instead of the King

• The level of detail and specificity to include in the grievances to justify declaring independence

• How to minimize the mention of grievances to maintain diplomatic relations with Britain

How did the Declaration of Independence lay the legal and philosophical foundation for the United States?

• By establishing the federal court system

• By outlining the specific laws of the new nation

• By influencing subsequent documents such as the Constitution

• By creating a detailed plan for economic policy

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To create a confederation of independent states

• To establish a monarchy in America

How did the Articles of Confederation reflect the colonists' concerns about a strong central government?

• By establishing a strong central government with significant authority over the states

• By granting the federal government the ability to regulate interstate commerce and levy taxes

• By creating a weak central government with limited powers, giving most authority to the states

• By allowing the federal government to maintain a standing army and enforce laws directly on citizens

How does the federal government work to "establish justice" as outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• By allowing states to create their own laws without any federal oversight

• By limiting the powers of the judicial branch to handle only international disputes

• By concentrating all law-making power in the executive branch

• By maintaining a judicial system that interprets and applies laws fairly

According to Federalist No. 10, what is the primary solution to the problem of factions in a large republic?

• Limiting the number of representatives in Congress

• Encouraging direct democracy through frequent referendums

• Allowing states to have more control over federal policies

• Implementing a large republic with a diverse representation to mitigate the influence of any single faction

What solution did Federalist No. 51 propose to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• Establishing term limits for elected officials

• Creating a system of checks and balances among the branches

• Limiting the number of states that could participate in the federal government

• Allowing the executive branch to override legislative decisions