What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

U.S. Government and Constitutional Principles

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To provide guidelines for amending the Constitution
To establish the structure of the U.S. government
To declare the USA as an independent political entity
To outline the rights of U.S. citizens
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of the Federalist Papers in relation to the Constitution?
They are amendments to the Constitution
They provide a detailed explanation of the Constitution
They are part of the Bill of Rights
They establish the judicial branch
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT one of the first three articles of the Constitution?
Executive Branch
State Powers
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the concept of 'checks and balances'?
To allow each branch of government to limit the powers of the others
To provide a system for amending the Constitution
To establish the rights of citizens
To ensure the federal government has more power than the states
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the First Amendment protect?
The right to bear arms
Freedom of speech, religion, and press
Protection against unreasonable searches
The right to a fair trial
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can serve?
Three terms
Two terms
Four terms
One term
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