1.4-Complaints D.O.I
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
This document contains the above passage
The Declaration of Independence
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the relationship between government and the rights of the people.
A.The people’s rights are granted by the government.
B.The people’s rights are unlimited.
C.The government exists to protect people's rights.
D.The government may limit people's rights.
C.The government exists to protect people's rights.
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part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government
The preamble
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
A.The lack of a federal court system.
B.The lack of a strong military.
C.The lack of legislative veto power.
D.The lack of a bill of rights.
D.The lack of a bill of rights.
According to the Declaration of Independence, the governments gets their power from
the people
One way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today are
A.equal employment opportunities
B.voting rights amendments
C.selective service
D.term limits
A.equal employment opportunities
Which description identifies a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A.The government gave too much power to the central government.
B.The government solved only national problems.
A.The government gave too much power to the central government.
B.The government solved only national problems.
C.The government gave too much power to the states.
D.The government solved only state problems
D.The government solved only state problems
C.The government gave too much power to the states.
"I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President."
Source: Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the?
A.Government holds frequent elections.
B.Government promotes the general welfare
C.Government exists to serve the people
D.Government provides for the common defense
Which statement describes the Federalists’viewpoint in the debate over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
A.They believed the U.S. Constitution already protected people’s rights.
B.They feared giving people accused of crimes too many rights.
C.They believed that people would abuse their individual rights.
D.They feared minority groups would have too many rights.
A.They believed the U.S. Constitution already protected people’s rights.
This helps secure the life, liberty and property of citizens
What is natural rights?
one of the grievances discussed in the Declaration of Independence
A.making wealthy merchants pay higher taxes
B.subjecting colonists to cruel punishment
C.denying colonists the right to a trial by jury
D.showing favoritism to certain colonies
C.denying colonists the right to a trial by jury
A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was
A.Bankers had too much power over the economy.
B.Farmers had too much power over legislation.
C.The states had no power to govern themselves.
D.Congress had no power to tax the states.
D.Congress had no power to tax the states.
Which phrases are found in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
A.form a more perfect union, ensure domestic tranquility, promote general welfare
B.ensure domestic tranquility, protect life and liberty, protect freedom for all
C.promote a strong economy, guarantee the pursuit of happiness, raise an army
D.ensure peace, ensure that all men are equal, hold the union together
Alexander Hamilton believed in a strong central government was he a Anti-Federalist or a Federalist?
Federalist
an agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws
What is Consent of the Governed?
"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."
Which colonial complaint from the Declaration of Independence does this amendment reflect?
A.The King required the colonists to provide food and shelter for the British military.
B.The King required the colonists to provide protection from the Native Americans.
C.The King required the colonists to register for selective service in the British military.
D.The King required the colonists to pay taxes on domestic and imported goods.
B.The King required the colonists to provide protection from the Native Americans.
C.The King required the colonists to register for selective service in the British military.
D.The King required the colonists to pay taxes on domestic and imported goods.
A.The King required the colonists to provide food and shelter for the British military.
the state-level response to Shays’s Rebellion was
A.Judicial protection against taxation without representation.
B.Executive regulation of farm trade.
C.Taxes were declared unconstitutional.
D.Debt relief was enacted.
Which statement explains the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
A.It defines the responsibilities of the three branches of government.
B.It establishes the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
C.It creates a domestic policy for the federal government.
D.It outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.
D.It outlines the goals of the U.S. Constitution.
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed"
Which group argued for the inclusion of this statement in the U.S. Constitution?
A.Anti-Federalists
B.Loyalists
C.Federalists
D.Patriot
A.Anti-Federalists
This part of the Declaration of Independence listed the complaints of the colonies
Grievances – 3rd Part
The colonists were outraged by taxes imposed by the British government
a. because they were denied trials by a jury of their peers
b. because they had no representation in Parliament
c. because they made British paper products less expensive
d. because they had to house British soldiers
b. because they had no representation in Parliament
The Founding Fathers decided to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new constitution because
A.The national government under the Articles could not enforce laws.
B.The president had too much power over the states.
C.The Articles were only supposed to be a temporary solution.
D.The states were calling for a new constitution.
A.The national government under the Articles could not enforce laws.
What is a goal of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
A.The people are responsible for defending themselves from foreign enemies.
B.The rights of the individual must be promoted over the common good.
C.The government is responsible for maintaining a strong national bank.
D.The rights and freedoms of future generations must be protected.
D.The rights and freedoms of future generations must be protected.
This was an important piece in the compromise between the Anti-Federalists and Federalists that allowed for the U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights