Quiz on the Amendments and Declaration of Independence

Who proposed the resolution for independence on June 7, 1776?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Richard Henry Lee

• John Adams

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What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish a new government

• To declare the colonies free from British rule

• To create a new constitution

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What is the main idea of Part 1 of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war

• To list grievances against the king

• To state that all men are created equal

• To establish a new government

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What does Part 3 of the Declaration of Independence discuss?

• Grievances against the king

• The need for a new government

• The rights of the people

• The conclusion of the document

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According to the section titled "The Constitution of the United States of America," how many branches is the government divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

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-Use the section titled "Bill of Rights," to answer the following questions.

What does the First Amendment protect regarding religion?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to practice any religion

• The right to free speech

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Which amendment protects the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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What does the Second Amendment protect?

• Freedom of the press

• Right to keep and use firearms

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection from unreasonable searches

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Which amendment says that the government can only search, or look through, private property unless there is evidence?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

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What does the Fifth Amendment protect?

• Right to bear arms

• Right to due process of law

• Freedom of speech

• Right to a speedy trial

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