Declaration of Independence vs Social Contract Theory

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration?

• Ben Franklin
• John Hancock
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

How many men signed the Declaration?

• Ten
• Fifty
• One hundred
• Fifty-six

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Hancock
• Ben Franklin
• George Washington

The Declaration of Independence was a desperate cry for what?

• liberty
• freedom
• justice
• pursuit of happiness

One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should…

• limit rights of the people in times of war 
• have unlimited power to rule the people
• be based upon the consent of the governed 
• be led by the wealthy 

Which of the following was an idea that was included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Britain has interfered with the rights of the colonists and has ruled the American colonies unfairly.
• All people are equal and have rights that cannot be taken away, such as the right to freedom and the right to live a happy life.
• When a government is not protecting people's rights or is even taking their rights away, the people have a right to change or replace their government.
• All of the ideas above were included in the Declaration of Independence.

What did John Locke believe all people were born with? 

• Natural Rights
• Life
• Liberty
• Property

Your Natural Rights include: Life, Liberty, and ...

• the Pursuit of Happiness
• Property
• Slaves
• Money

Your Natural Rights include: Life, Liberty, and ...

• the Pursuit of Happiness
• Property
• Slaves
• Money

What did John Locke believe of most people?

• They are evil.
• They can't be trusted.
• They are good.
• They would riot.