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Founding Documents

Authored by Shelly Payne

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following core principles of the Declaration of Independence asserts that the power of the government ultimately comes from the people?

Natural Rights

Separation of Powers

Popular Sovereignty

Rule of Law

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A significant grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence was the fact that the colonists were being taxed by the British government without having any representatives to voice their interests in Parliament. This is best described as a violation of which principle?

The right to bear arms

The right to a fair trial

No taxation without representation

Freedom of speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The U.S. Constitution establishes a system where power is divided among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This division is known as:

Federalism

Checks and Balances

Separation of Powers

Judicial Review

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The principle of "checks and balances" in the U.S. Constitution ensures that:

The federal government has more power than state governments.

Each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches.

All citizens have equal representation in Congress.

The Supreme Court has the final say on all legal matters.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To establish the three branches of the federal government.

To outline the structure and functions of the Supreme Court.

To protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government.

To declare the independence of the United States from Great Britain.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence primarily focuses on:

Establishing the framework for a new government.

Guaranteeing specific rights to individual citizens.

Articulating the reasons for separating from British rule.

Defining the powers and responsibilities of each branch of government.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The U.S. Constitution differs from the Declaration of Independence in that the Constitution:

Declares that all men are created equal.

Lists grievances against a ruling government.

Establishes the structure and functions of the government.

Argues for the natural rights of individuals.

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