What is the name of the test one has to take to gain citizenship?
Naturalization Quiz
What is the beginning of the Declaration of Independence called?
The Preamble
How many questions are on the real citizenship test?
100 questions
Why was it dangerous for the signers of the Declaration of Independence to sign their names?
It could have resulted in persecution from England and possibly death.
Name 3 different grievances listed in the Declaration.
Taxing without consent, cutting off trade, Standing armies among colonies, quartering of solders, unfair trials, taxation without representation, unfair treatment by the King.
What is a voluntary responsibility of a citizen?
Voting, running for office, community service, etc.
Who is the author of "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
What is an involuntary responsibility that comes with citizenship?
Paying taxes, jury duty, obeying the law, registering with the Selective Service, etc.
What committee wrote the Declaration of Independence?
2nd Continental Congress
Who was the philosopher that Jefferson borrowed many ideas from to include in creating the principles found in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Explain what "the Rule of Law" means.
Everyone is under the law. The law has the final say in the United States. Government and leaders must adhere to the law.
Describe the principles found within the Declaration of Independence.
Unalienable rights, equality, separation of Colonies from Britain.
What was the concept that Locke claimed explained human behavior and what does it mean?
Natural Law
Humans will act the way they should because it is human nature.