The Declaration of Independence

What are the unalienable Rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Wealth, Power, and Fame

• Health, Education, and Welfare

• Peace, Justice, and Equality

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where do governments derive their just powers?

• The consent of the governed

• The wealth of the nation

• The power of the military

• The influence of the leaders.

What is the right of the people if a government becomes destructive?

• To obey the government

• To alter or abolish it

• To ignore the government

• To support it unconditionally.

What does the term 'unalienable' mean as used in the Declaration of Independence?

• Unable to be taken away

• Easy to change

• Hard to understand

• Simple to ignore

Which word in the passage means 'the act of illegally taking control of something'?

• Usurpation

• Consent

• Prudence

• Despotism

What does 'Prudence' dictate according to the passage?

• A) Governments should not be changed for light and transient causes

• B) People should always follow the government

• C) Change is always necessary

• D) Governments should be overthrown frequently.

What is the purpose of instituting a new government according to the passage?

• To provide new Guards for future security

• To gain more power

• To increase taxes

• To reduce freedom.

What does the term 'Despotism' refer to in the passage?

• Absolute power and control

• A form of democracy

• A peaceful government

• A fair leadership.

What are the three basic rights identified in the first sentence of the passage?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Wealth, Power, and Fame

• Health, Education, and Welfare

• Peace, Justice, and Equality

What does the passage suggest is the duty of the people when faced with absolute Despotism?

• To throw off such Government

• To support the government

• To ignore the situation

• To follow the rules.