Question 1

According to the Declaration, a government should derive its power from

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those it governs.

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the educated class.

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the politicians.

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a carefully selected few.

Question 2

The Declaration states that it is right to overthrow a government when it

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no longer represents the people.

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becomes a weak central government.

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is obvious that political change is needed.

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becomes a strong central government.

Question 3

The ultimate goal of the Declaration of Independence was to

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absolve the colonies of any allegiance to Britain.

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force the British to deal with the colonies' complaints.

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ask the British to grant some powers to the colonies.

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plead with the British not to declare war.

Question 4

The Declaration states that all men have the right to

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liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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keep and bear arms.

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protection from the British government.

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vote in elections.

Question 5

What does Jefferson mean when he says that "governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"?

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Governments are created and given power by the people they govern.

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If people do not vote, they should have no say in the government.

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Only governments can decide what is right for the common people.

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People cannot be expected to make decisions about government.

Question 6

Jefferson accuses the king of

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making it difficult for the colonists to attend legislative meetings.

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creating an independent government for the colonies.

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refusing to tax the colonies.

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not letting the colonies keep a portion of the taxes they collect.

Question 7

Jefferson opens the Declaration by stating that, as a show of respect, the colonies will

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explain the causes of their discontent.

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ask the representatives to present the king with a list of grievances.

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demand that all British forces leave the United States.

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explain why the colonies cannot fight against Britain.

Question 8

To impel a man to testify in court means to

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force him.

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ask him.

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arrest him.

Question 9

A tyrannical ruler is most likely to have

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unlimited power.

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religious faith.

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strong allies.

Question 10

When King Edward VIII relinquished the throne in 1936, he

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gave it up.

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took office.

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resented it.

Question 11

A mercenary is a soldier who serves for

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payment.

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glory.

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patriotism.

Question 12

To show assent is to show

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agreement.

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surrender.

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compromise.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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to clearly state Americans' basic protected rights

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to explain the benefits of adopting the Constitution

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to justify the US becoming independent from Britain

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution

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to explain the benefits of adopting the Constitution

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to become independent from Britain

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to state the protected rights of Americans

Question 15

A common theme between the Declaration of independence and The Bill of Rights is

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The US government exists to protect its citizens.

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The colonies should separate from the British rule.

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The US government is expected to oppress  its citizens.

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