CS 4 Declaration of Independence Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment?

• A religious movement in America that encouraged equality and access to religion for everyone

• A movement of ideas in Europe between 1680 and 1790 which applied reason to understand, explain and even change the world

• A military alliance in Europe after WWI

• A cultural festival in France that celebrates the success of the French Revolution

Natural rights are also referred to as what?

• Civil rights

• Unalienable rights

• Political rights

• Economic rights

Which statement best describes the idea of the Social Contract?

• People surrender some freedoms in exchange for society's protection

• People gain absolute freedom

• Governments are formed by divine right

• Society is governed by a monarch

In the context of the Declaration of Independence, what is the meaning of the term "Self-evident"?

• Statements that require proof

• Statements that do not require proof

• Statements that are false

• Statements that are unclear

According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?

• To expand territory

• To protect its citizens

• To collect taxes

• To control trade

Which of the following best describes the concept of the Rights of Revolution?

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

• The belief that if the government abuses the rights of the citizen, they have the right to revolt

• The right to own property

Which of the following best describes unalienable rights?

• Rights that can be taken away

• Rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Rights that are granted by the government

• Rights that are only for citizens

Which of the following best describes civil liberties?

• Freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment

• Freedoms to travel abroad

• Freedoms to own property

• Freedoms to serve in the military

What is meant by the phrase "consent of the people"?

• Governments derive their power from the military

• Governments derive their power from the people

• Governments are chosen by divine right

• Governments are formed by tradition

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence expresses the idea that all people are born with certain rights?

• "For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

• "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms."

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

• "He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."