Declaration Facts
Which of the following is a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?
A. Lack of freedom of speech
B. Imposing taxes without consent
C. Abolition of slavery
D. Creation of political parties
Imposing taxes without consent
Which amendment says you can’t be forced to testify against yourself?
5th
Which appeal persuades through emotions like anger or sympathy?
4th Amendment
The Eighth Amendment prohibits:
imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
: Which appeal tries to make the audience feel anger at King George?
Pathos (emotion)
________is nicknamed the “Penman of the Constitution.”
Gouverneur Morris is nicknamed the Penman of the Constitution.
Which amendment gives you the right to a lawyer?
6th Amendment
A man refuses to allow soldiers to live in his home during peacetime. Which amendment protects him?
3rd Amendment
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th
If a speaker cites statistics, which appeal is used?
Logos
is considered the “Father of the Constitution” and later served as the United States’s fourth president.
James Madison
A student is denied a lawyer at trial – violates which amendment?
6th Amendment
A newspaper is shut down for criticizing the government. Which amendment is violated?
1st Amendment (freedom of press)
According to Thomas Jefferson, when people are not happy with the government they have the right to_____:
A. Start a war
B. Contact the military
C. Change and challenge the Government
D. Break all laws that they do not agree with
. Change and challenge the Government
If a speaker cries while telling a story, which appeal is used?
pathos (appealing to emotion and sacrifice)
The purpose of the Constitution was to protect
Protect individual rights and limit government power
The government tries to take away rights not listed in the Constitution – which amendment protects you?
9th Amendment
A judge sets bail at $5 million for a minor theft. Which amendment protects against this?
8th Amendment
_____________ impossible to take away or give up.
Rectitude
Tyranny
Assent
Unalienable
Unalienable
Thomas Jefferson being a lawyer and well education appeals to which Rhetorical appeal?
Ethos
The preamble of The Declaration states “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created
Equal
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
9th Amendment
A protest group gathers peacefully in front of the courthouse. Which amendment protects this?
1st Amendment (right to assemble)
As a constitutional lawyer with 20 years of experience, I can assure you the First Amendment is essential for democracy.
Ethos
If a speaker cries while telling a story, which appeal is used?
Logos