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1. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
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 quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were
answer choices
limitations of the principles underlying most European governments of the 1700’s.
adaptations of the laws of Spanish colonial governments in North America.
adoptions of rules used by the Holy Roman Empire
reflections of the philosophies of the European Enlightenment
2. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
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 quotation reflects beliefs mainly derived from
answer choices the Magna Carta
the divine right monarchs of Europe
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Marxist philosophy 3. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
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 quotation reflects beliefs mainly derived from
answer choices the Magna Carta
the divine right monarchs of Europe
John Locke’s theory of natural rights
Marxist philosophy 4. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
Which document is best described as a statement of democratic principles rather than a framework for government?
answer choices
Albany Plan of Union
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
5. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
John Locke’s theory of the social contract, as developed in the United States Declaration of Independence, stated that:
answer choices
the people should revolt against a government that did not protect their rights
monarchs could rule autocratically, but they had to grant certain rights to their subjects
legislatures should have more power than kings
government should guarantee equal economic conditions to all people
6. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
answer choices
The government should guarantee every citizen economic security
The central government and state governments should have equal power.
If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.
Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest
7. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was influenced most by John Locke’s idea of
answer choices due process of law natural rights
the rights of the accused
the right to privacy
8. Multiple-choice 2 minutes 5 pts Q.
The principles of government that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independence were most influenced by
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John Locke’s social contract theory
Adam Smith’s ideas of free enterprise
Louis XIV’s belief in divine right
William Penn’s views on religious toleration
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Democratic ideals in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution (article)
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution provide the ideological foundations for the democratic government of the United States.
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Democratic ideals in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution provide the ideological foundations for the democratic government of the United States.
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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are documents that provide the ideological foundations for the democratic government of the United States.
The Declaration of Independence provides a foundation for the concept of popular sovereignty, the idea that the government exists to serve the people, who elect representatives to express their will.
The US Constitution outlines the blueprint for the US governmental system, which strives to balance individual liberty with public order.
National treasures
In the US National Archives in Washington, DC, armed guards stand on constant watch in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. There, underneath bullet-proof glass and beneath the watchful eyes of a state-of-the-art system of cameras and sensors, the faded pages of three documents are enshrined: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. At night, the documents are stored in an underground vault, rumored to be strong enough to withstand a nuclear attack.
Photo showing visitors examining documents in cases at the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom.
Interior of the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in Washington, DC. Image credit: National Archives
Why are these pieces of paper so highly protected and cherished? In short, it’s because they serve as the ideological foundations for the government of the United States. They express both the inspiration for American democracy and the blueprint for carrying it out.
In this article, you'll learn the origins of these documents, and we'll examine the democratic ideals found within them.
The Declaration of Independence
Setting the stageIn 1776, the thirteen British colonies in North America were rebelling against British rule, after more than a decade of strife over taxation and government representation. As the Revolutionary War got underway, representatives from each of the colonies agreed it was time to put forward a statement expressing the colonies’ reasons for desiring independence.
This momentous task fell upon Thomas Jefferson, a 33-year-old Virginia lawyer. Jefferson was inspired by the English Enlightenment philosopher John Locke, whose writings on government put forward two ideas that would become quite important to Jefferson:
That all humans are born with “natural rights,” including the right to protect their lives, liberty, and property
That government is a “social contract” between people and their rulers, which can be dissolved if rulers fail to promote the people’s welfare
Although these ideas seem pretty tame by modern standards, in the eighteenth century they were tantamount to treason. The nations of Europe were led by monarchs, who exercised the divine right of kings and owed little or no consideration to the will of their subjects. English citizens had some rights, certainly, but no one would dare to say that the English monarchy could simply be dissolved.
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson. Painted by Mather Brown, 1786. Image credit: WikimediaCommons
Nevertheless, Jefferson, in writing the Declaration, hoped to dissolve the relationship between the American colonies and Britain. He drafted the Declaration and gave it to his colleagues, John Adams of Massachusetts and Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, for revisions. After incorporating their suggestions, Jefferson submitted the Declaration to the colonial representatives for approval.
Read the full text of the Declaration of Independence
What is the Declaration of Independence?At the most basic level, the Declaration of Independence is a list of grievances against the British Crown, seeking the sympathy of the international community for the cause of the colonies in revolting against their mother country. But at a higher level, the ideas expressed in the Declaration serve as the inspiration for American democratic values. They are some of the most poetic and meaningful words in all of American writing:
“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.
— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,
— That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
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Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence
If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that governments can be overthrown.
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to
protect people's natural rights
"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 pursuit of happiness; . . ."
This quotation is evidence that some of the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence were
reflections of the philosophies of the European Enlightenment
John Locke's theory of the of the social contract, as developed in the United States Declaration of Independence
the people should revolt against a government that did not protect their rights
The Mayflower Compact, House of Burgesses, and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut are all examples of the efforts of the colonial Americans to
use democratic practices in government
The Mayflower Compact, New England town meetings, and the Virginia House of Burgesses are examples of
early colonial efforts in self-governments
The Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution is that both documents provide for
a national legislature to make laws
Which idea had a major influence on authors of the Articles of Confederation?
A strong central government threatens the rights of the people and the states.
One similarity between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution is that both documents provide for
a national legislature to make laws
Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation?
The states had much greater power than the central government.
One way in which the United States Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation was that the Constitution
created a national government having three branches
One way in which the authors of the Constitution tried to create "limited government" was by providing for
a division of power between the national and state government.
The United States Government is considered a federal system because
both national and state governments exist within the nation.
Which historical event best demonstrates the operation of checks and balance?
The Senate approved the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court.
Which constitutional provision was intended to give the people the most influence over the Federal Government?
direct election of members of the House of Representatives for two-year terms
Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United States Constitution?
consent of the governed
The writers of the United States Constitution created a federal form of government primarily to
divide power between levels of government
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the Three-Fifths Compromise as a solution to the problem of how to determine the
number of representatives in the House from each state
A. Representative B. Slave Trade C. Taxation
D. Election of the president
Compromises at the Constitutional Convention
"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this, you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself."
This passage from the Federalist Papers refers to the need for
a system of checks and balances
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