Core Ideals of American Society Practice

What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government structure

• To declare the American colonies' independence from Britain

• To outline the rights of American citizens

• To amend the Articles of Confederation

Which document begins with the phrase "We the People"?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The United States Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

Identify one core ideal reflected in the Preamble of the United States Constitution.

• Freedom of speech

• Establishing justice

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

Explain how the Bill of Rights reflects the core ideals of American society.

• It outlines the structure of the government.

• It provides a list of individual freedoms and protections.

• It describes the process of amending the Constitution.

• It details the powers of the executive branch.

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

Analyze how the Declaration of Independence moved American society toward its core ideals.

• By establishing a monarchy

• By asserting the colonies' right to self-governance

• By creating a new economic system

• By forming a new religion

What is the significance of the phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?

• It outlines the structure of the government.

• It describes the economic goals of the nation.

• It defines the unalienable rights of individuals.

• It lists the grievances against the British king.

Describe one way in which the original United States Constitution moved away from the core ideals of American society.

• By allowing slavery to continue

• By granting universal suffrage

• By establishing a direct democracy

• By abolishing the electoral college

Which document includes the phrase "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The United States Constitution

• The Federalist Papers

Evaluate the impact of the Bill of Rights on American society.

• It limited the power of the federal government over individual freedoms.

• It established the first American political parties.

• It created a new system of taxation.

• It outlined the process for statehood.