Getting to know the Declaration of Independence (DOI)

The passage found at :35 is discussing which topic?

• The purpose for writing the DOI.

• Natural Rights

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

In this passage (1:08) which topic is being mentioned?

• Natural Rights

• Religious Freedom

• Tyranny

What does the DOI say about why governments are formed and where government power comes from?

• to prevent chaos/consent of the governed

• the people/ natural rights

• protect natural rights/ the people

• to secure freedom/from the Creator

According to the DOI when can citizens abolish (end) their government?

• When an unpopular leader is elected

• When justice is not served

• When a government becomes too powerful

• When a government becomes destructive

What does this passage mention about when governments should be changed or abolished?

• When a dictator takes power

• When serious issues arise

• When any issue arises

• When Natural Rights are protected

What are two key words used in the DOI to describe civic actions needed from citizens to change government when natural rights are not being protected?

• Right/Duty

• Usurp/Abolish

• Throw off/Secure

What word is used by the DOI to describe how the King treated its authors?

• Benevolent

• Tyranny

• Dictator

• Despotism

What is the focus of this phrase (at 2:40)?

• show the truth of how the King has hurt his citizens

• Tell how the King has been a good ruler

• Tell how the King has lied

According to the passage at 3:16, when is the only time that the King would allow laws to be made?

• only when citizens were represented

• only when citizens would give up their right to be represented

According the the grievance listed in this passage (at 3:29)what tactic did the King use to get colonial legislators to agree to his laws?

• surround their meeting place with soldiers

• Confusion and delay

• hold meetings in strange and distant locations