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AP Government - Declaration of Indepedence Topics 1.1 & More
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1
Which line from the Declaration of Independence best embodies the principle of natural rights?
Governments deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed
they are endowed with... life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Prudence dictates that Governments should not be changed for light causes
We therefore declare these colonies indepedent and free
2
Which grievance from the DoI represents their demands for republicanism?
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly
He has made Judges dependent on his Will for the tenure of their offices,
3
What day is the adoption of the Declaration of Independence celebrated?
December 31st
Verterans Day
Labor Day
July 4th
4
Under this principle "the people" give the government permission to be ruled in exchange for protection and order:
Popular soverignty
Natural rights
republicanism
Social contract
5
What line from the Declaration might American's point to when protesting the government?
It is the right of the people to alter or abolish the government
That we are now and will forever be a free and independent nation
That all men are created equal
We the people!
6
Which of the following grievances from the DoI made it into the Bill of Rights?
For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, and burnt our towns
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Jury trial
He transported large Armies of Mercenaries to complete their destruction
7
Which line of the Declaration of Independence best represents "popular sovereignty"?
Government deriving their power from the consent of the governed
Freedom of speech shall not be denied by Congress
We the people do ordain this Constitution
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor cruel and unusual punish
8
Which principle is best represented: An elected member of Congress votes in a bill her constituents want
Social contract
republicanism
Natural rights
Popular soverignty
9
Jefferson stated this principle protected "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
Popular sovereignty
Social contract
Natural rights
republicanism
10
Implicit agreement between the governed and the government = some rights for protection
Social contract
Popular soveignty
republicanism
Natural rights
11
Of the following, which delegate was NOT on the drafting committee:
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
12
Which principle is best represented: The people vote out an unpopular president
Natural rights
Popular sovereignty
republicanism
Social contract
13
True or False: The Declaration of Independence established a federal government:
True
False
14
This principle calls for a representative form of democracy:
Natural rights
Popular sovereignty
republicanism
Social contract
15
Which principle is best represented: Less people are texting and driving after law is passed
Natural rights
Popular sovereignty
Republicanism
Social contract
16
All of the following Enlightenment philosophers had theories on the social contract EXCEPT:
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Montesquieu
Rousseau
