Declaration of Independence

The theory of the American Government is that

• the government takes everything from the people

• the government works for the citizens

• the citizens work for the government

• the government should not listen to the people

Answer explanation

The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

Thomas Jefferson

The Declaration of Independence became effective on

• June 24, 1992

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1476

Answer explanation

One of the main authors of the Declaration was ____

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Barack Obama

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson was the primary draftsman of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and the nation's first secretary of state (1789–94), its second vice president (1797–1801), and, as the third president (1801–09). He was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.

Define unalienable

• something that can't be taken away; natural born rights;

• being from a far away land

• unknown

Answer explanation

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.

Who was Thomas Jefferson referring to when he stated, "All men are created equal"

• All men

• Everyone

• Any white man

• White man with land

Answer explanation

White men with property can vote

What are the three rights that Thomas Jefferson says all men are born with?

• Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

• life, love, freedom of religion

• voting, taxes, and having a job

• peace, love, harmony

Answer explanation

 What is the purpose of a government?

• To make laws

• To make laws

• To protect the rights of the people

• To protect the rights of the people

Answer explanation

 What is considered the fundamental principle of American government?

• Everyone has rights

• All men are created equal

• Everyone should vote

• All men are not equal