UIL Social Studies Test 1 2023 - Primary Sources

Front

Why was the Declaration of Independence important to the colonists?

Back

Stated that if a government abuses human rights, people should be free and create a new government

Front

unalienable rights

Back

rights that cannot be taken away

Front

Which signer of the Declaration of Independence is known for the following quote? "We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately."

Back

Ben Franklin

Front

How many colonies had representatives that signed the Declaration of Independence?

Back

13

Front

Why did the authors of the Constitution include the sentiment "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union"?

Back

create a nation in which states work together

Front

Which amendment to the US Constitution is represented by this graphic?

Back

1st

Front

According to the Supreme Court, metal detectors at airports are not a violation of the ____ Amendment.

Back

4th

Front

Rights guaranteed: "You have the right to remain silent." "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." "You have the right to an attorney." Under which Amendment?

Back

5

Front

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Back

to guarantee freedoms by placing certain limits on government

Front

The ___ Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees people the right to bear arms.

Back

2