CHILDERS Declaration of Independence_FROM CLASSROOM COPY

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To list grievances against the King

• To declare war

• To introduce the document and its intentions

• To establish a new government

Which section of the Declaration of Independence outlines the new theory of government?

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Declaration of Freedom

• New Theory of Government

What does the Grievances section of the Declaration of Independence address?

• The rights of man

• The indictment of the King

• The declaration of war

• The introduction of the document

Which part of the Declaration of Independence declares freedom and independence?

• Preamble

• New Theory of Government

• Grievances

• Declaration of Freedom

What is the main idea of the Preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on other nations

• To explain the reasons for separating from another political entity

• To establish a new religion

• To create a new economic system

What does the Declaration of Independence say about the right of the people regarding government?

• People should never change their government

• People have the right to abolish or alter their government if it becomes destructive

• People must always obey the government without question

• People should only change government through war

What does the Declaration of Independence suggest about changing long-established governments?

• Governments should be changed frequently

• Governments should not be changed for light and transient causes

• Governments should never be changed

• Governments should be changed only by foreign intervention

What is the main grievance against the king mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• The king has been too lenient

• The king has repeatedly abused power and established tyranny

• The king has provided too much freedom

• The king has improved the colonies' economy

What was the king's response to proposed laws for the public good?

• He approved them immediately.

• He rejected them.

• He ignored them.

• He modified them.

What did the king do regarding laws passed by local governments?

• He approved them quickly.

• He suspended them until he approved them.

• He encouraged them.

• He ignored them permanently.