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My first gov quiz

Quiz by Monica Ybarra

Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)(Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What principle is established by the Declaration of Independence regarding government power?
    Citizens have no rights to challenge the government.
    Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed.
    The king has absolute authority over the colonies.
    Governments should control all aspects of life.
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q2
    Which founding document of the United States begins with the phrase 'We the People'?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The U.S. Constitution
    The Bill of Rights
    The Federalist Papers
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q3
    Which principle is highlighted by the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?
    Establishment of a monarchy
    Protection of individual liberties
    Promotion of interstate relations
    Expansion of federal power
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q4
    What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
    To propose a new constitution for the colonies
    To create an alliance with France
    To declare the American colonies' independence from British rule
    To establish a national bank in the colonies
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q5
    What principle forms the basis of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
    Direct democracy
    Judicial review
    Separation of powers
    Absolute monarchy
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q6
    Which document asserts that all men are created equal with unalienable rights?
    The Emancipation Proclamation
    The Declaration of Independence
    The U.S. Constitution
    The Articles of Confederation
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q7
    Which historic document established the first plan of government for the United States?
    The Articles of Confederation
    The U.S. Constitution
    The Magna Carta
    The Declaration of Independence
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q8
    What key concept is represented by the phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' in the Declaration of Independence?
    Military power
    Colonial governance
    Unalienable rights
    Economic policy
    30s
    113.20.15
  • Q9
    What principle is demonstrated by the division of powers between the national and state governments in the U.S. Constitution?
    Direct democracy
    Federalism
    Judicial review
    Republicanism
    30s
    113.20.15

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