Declaration of Independence
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What is the proper role of government?
To protect the freedoms of the People
Is the following a Republic or a Democracy?
Is rule by the majority of the people, also known as the “mob rule”.
Only protects the majority, not the minority.
The majority can take away any rights from the minority
The minority has no protection from the majority.
There is no need for an oath, because the people are not ruled bylaw, but by the fluid will of the majority or mob
Democracy.
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To form a more _______ union
Perfect
What is Kylie's Last Name?
Woodruff!!!!
What made John Hancock's signature so famous?
It was so large that the King of England could read it without his spectacles
Who is supposed to govern us?
America is founded on self government
Is the following a Republic or a Democracy?
Is governed by the rule of law.
Has a written constitution that protects the rights of every individual.
Elected officials take an oath to uphold the constitution, the rule of law.
Protects the minority so the majority cannot take anyone's rights away.
Republic!
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To establish _______
Justice
How many different places in the Declaration of Independence does it refer to the divine power of the Creator/God?
There are 3 different places that refer to the divine power of the Creator/God.
The Declaration of Independence declares liberty from what King?
King George III
(King George the third)
Who is entitled to rights, protection, and justice?
All men are created equal, not the same, but equal in value and treatment
What are the three things that the founding fathers studied in order to decide on our form of government?
History, Philosophy, and different forms of government, used to rule over people through out the world.
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To insure ________ tranquility
Domestic
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To ______ the blessings of _______ to ourselves and our _________
Secure
Liberty
Posterity
How many grievances against the British government did the Declaration of Independence include?
27 Grievances
Who has the power to take our rights away?
Our rights can came from the creator, therefore they should not be taken away
What type of government did our founding fathers choose over all other forms of government?
A Republic!
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To provide for the ______ defense
Common
What is the Preamble?
The Preamble is a summary of the purpose of the Constitution and the intentions the founders established the people both then and now.
How many principles in the constitution, are found in the Declaration of Independence?
Every single one
What are our unalienable rights?
The most notable unalienable rights are Life, Liberty, Property/ownership, an the right of pursuing one's talents and potential
What are the two things that make a Republic and a Democracy similar?
They are both ruled by the people, and they both elect representatives.
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Promote the _______ welfare
General
What is the Declaration of Independence? What does it do, and why is it so important?
The declaration of Independence is one of the most amazing documents in history! Written mostly by Thomas Jefferson, this document declares liberty from king George III by the american colonists, the reason they were declaring their independence, and it lists their 27 grievances against the British