Study Guide for Government Quiz

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? (Mark only one oval)

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the major ideas from the Declaration of Independence is the fundamental principle of American government? Mark only one oval.

• To secure these rights, governments are instituted among, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed

• They are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights.

• All men are created equal.

What are three rights of all United States citizens? Mark only one oval.

• life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• success, freedom, and wealth

• health, love, and peace

What is the purpose of the government in regards to these rights? Mark only one oval.

• to take away these rights

• to make new rights

• to protect these rights

The citizens have the right to __________ the government if it doesn’t fulfill its purpose. Mark only one oval.

• change

• abolish

• both a and b

The Declaration of Independence included a list of grievances against ________________________.

• King George III

• King William III

• King Richard III

How did the Declaration of Independence end?

• declaring the colonists’ freedom from America

• declaring the colonists’ freedom from England

• declaring the colonists’ freedom from France

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had the power?

• the people

• the states

• the country

The national government provided military and currency and made rules for the states under the Articles of Confederation.

• True

• False

Which of the following provided a leader like the president and gave a national court system? Mark only one oval.

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights