Declaration of Independence
The Declaration states that all men are created ________.
What is equal?
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
What is "We the People"?
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and this.
What is the right to petition?
Franklin wanted everyone to support the Constitution even if they didn’t agree with every part of it. Why?
What is to keep the country united?
This word describes the inability to make mistakes or be wrong.
What is infallibility?
According to the Declaration, people have the right to life, liberty, and this.
What is the pursuit of happiness?
According to the Preamble, one goal of the Constitution is to establish this.
What is justice?
The Second Amendment protects the right to own these.
What are guns or arms?
In his speech, Franklin admitted he might be wrong about some of his opinions. What quality does this show?
What is humility, being open-minded, or integrity?
A government or ruler who exercises absolute power in a cruel and oppressive way is practicing this form of rule.
What is despotism?
The Declaration asserts the colonies' right to be “Free and ________ States.”
What is independent?
The Preamble says the government should do things to improve the general __________.
What is welfare?
This Amendment protects people from police searching their homes without a good reason.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
Franklin said he did not completely approve of the Constitution but would still support it. What does this show about his attitude?
What is willingness to compromise?
This term means to be made morally wrong or dishonest.
What is corrupted?
The Declaration lists complaints against this king.
Who is King George III?
This phrase in the Preamble refers to protecting the country from outside threats.
What is "common defense"?
This Amendment says the government can’t punish people in ways that are too harsh.
What is the Eighth Amendment?
Franklin believed people should do this when they have different opinions to help the country.
What is work together or compromise?
Strong feelings or opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience are called this.
What are prejudices?
The Declaration says governments get their power from the consent of these people.
What is the consent of the governed?
The Preamble aims to “secure the Blessings of ________ for ourselves and our future generations.”
What is liberty?
The Tenth Amendment says any powers not given to the federal government belong to these.
What are the states or the people?
Franklin argued that if the delegates did not agree on the Constitution, it would make the country look weak. What did he urge them to do publicly?
What is show support or act united?
This word describes something that is beneficial, especially in promoting good health.
What is salutary?