Foundational Documents of U.S. History (8/5/2024)

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Foundational Documents of U.S. History (8/5/2024)

Last updated about 1 month ago

22 questions

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Select all correct responses. 

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created __________, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain__________ 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 __________ of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to __________ or to__________ 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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List your unalienable rights

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Explain the importance of the following excerpt:

--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,

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List the eleven terms that describe voting. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______  

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Identify the year the Declaration of Independence was signed

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Identify the year the U.S. Constitution was signed

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Identify the date the Bill of Rights was signed

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Select all responses that pertain to the constitutional principle of Federalism:

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What two prerequisites must a law enforcement official establish before an officer can claim "probable cause"?

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In space provided type a complete sentence on why the U.S. Constitution has been able to endure and be relevant for over two hundred years ?

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In complete sentence(s) write a constructive response explaining the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

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The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights were signed in which of the following centuries ?

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created __________, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain__________ 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 __________ of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to __________ or to__________ 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.

List your unalienable rights

Explain the importance of the following quote:
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,..."
Choose all correct answers

Select all correct responses:
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.

Explain the importance of the following excerpt:

--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,

Choose all correct answers:

List the eleven terms that describe voting. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______  

Identify the types of governments that recognize the enfranchisement of citizens

Select all correct responses:
The term "participate" in except above refers to which of the following:

Which actions demonstrate a citizens civic responsibilities?
Select all correct responses:

Identify the year the Declaration of Independence was signed

Identify the year the U.S. Constitution was signed

Identify the date the Bill of Rights was signed

Identify all the protections included in the First amendment

Select all responses that are pertinent at the time of arrest by a police official:

Select all responses that pertain to the constitutional principle of Federalism:

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Select all responses that pertain to the paragraph cited above:

Match the Articles of the US Constitution with their powers, members and qualifications

	Article 1	Article 2	Article 3
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Supreme Court
The President
Senate
House of Representatives
Can serve a total of 8 years
Can serve for life
Made up of 9 people
Number of members depends on state's population
Must be 35 years of age
Must Be 25 years of age

What two prerequisites must a law enforcement official establish before an officer can claim "probable cause"?

In space provided type a complete sentence on why the U.S. Constitution has been able to endure and be relevant for over two hundred years ?

In complete sentence(s) write a constructive response explaining the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

Prima Nocta (right of first night) could be found in which of the following governments:

The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights were signed in which of the following centuries ?

Explain the importance of the following quote: 
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,..." 
Choose all correct answers 

Establishes a representative form government 

Recognizes the right of the people to vote for their government officials 

Establishes a democracy 

Recognizes the right to own weapons 

Recognizes freedom of speech 

Recognizes that the power of  government originates with the people through voting 

Recognizes the concept of suffrage 

Recognizes enfranchisement of citizens  

Select all correct responses:
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.

The U.S. Constitution 

Declaration of Independence 

Magna Carta 

The Bill of Rights 

1776

1787

1791

States that the Constitution can not be changed. 

The right to change the government 

Contains a process that allows for change

Recognizes the process of amendments to the U.S. Constitution 

Installs a totalitarian form of government  

Identify the types of governments that recognize the enfranchisement of citizens  

Monoarchy

Constitutional Republics 

 Direct democracy 

Representative forms of government 

totalitarian forms of government 

dictatorships 

Select all correct responses: 
The term "participate" in except above refers to which of the following: 

Freedom of speech 

suffrage 

voting in local, state and national elections 

selective service requirement of 18 year old male citizens 

trying out for extra-curricular activities such as sports, drama club, and student council 

enfranchisement 

Which actions demonstrate a citizens civic responsibilities? 
Select all correct responses:  

voting in local, state and national elections

violently protesting an unjust law 

Registering with Selective Service 

paying taxes 

exercising your freedom of speech by threats 

attending jury duty 

being an informed and educated voter 

going to church every Sunday 

Identify all the protections included in the First amendment 

Right to protest 

Right to Petition 

Freedom of Expression 

Freedom of Speech 

Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures 

Freedom of/from Religion 

Right to assemble peaceably 

Right to bear arms 

Select all responses that are pertinent at the time of  arrest  by a police official: 

6th amendment 

Miranda rights 

10th Amendment 

4th amendment 

Rights of the accused 

5th amendment 

9th amendment 

Establishes the principle Laissez-faire economics 

Delineates powers between the National Government (federal) and State Government  

Article 1 section 10 of the US Constitution 

 We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. 

Select all responses that pertain to the paragraph cited above: 

1791

Prevents dictatorship by separating power and providing checks and balances among the three branches 

1787

 Divides government power into three branches  

1776

Declaration of independence 

The Bill of Rights 

Preamble to US Constitution

Match the Articles of the US Constitution with their powers, members and qualifications

Article 1 

Article 2

Article 3

Executive Branch  

Judicial Branch 

Legislative Branch  

Supreme Court 

The President 

Senate 

House of Representatives 

Can serve a total of 8 years 

Can serve for life 

Made up of 9 people 

Number of members depends on state's population 

Must be 35 years of age 

Must Be 25 years of age 

Prima Nocta (right of first night) could be found in which of the following governments:  

Monarchy 

Autocracy 

Totalitarian government 

Anarchy

Democracy 

Representative government 

Dictatorship 

Foundational Documents of U.S. History (8/5/2024)

Foundational Documents of U.S. History (8/5/2024)

List your unalienable rights

Explain the importance of the following excerpt: --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,Choose all correct answers:

Identify the year the Declaration of Independence was signed

Identify the year the U.S. Constitution was signed

Identify the date the Bill of Rights was signed

Select all responses that pertain to the constitutional principle of Federalism:

What two prerequisites must a law enforcement official establish before an officer can claim "probable cause"?

In space provided type a complete sentence on why the U.S. Constitution has been able to endure and be relevant for over two hundred years ?

In complete sentence(s) write a constructive response explaining the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights were signed in which of the following centuries ?

List your unalienable rights

Explain the importance of the following quote: "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,..." Choose all correct answers

Explain the importance of the following excerpt: --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,Choose all correct answers:

Identify the types of governments that recognize the enfranchisement of citizens

Select all correct responses: The term "participate" in except above refers to which of the following:

Which actions demonstrate a citizens civic responsibilities? Select all correct responses:

Identify the year the Declaration of Independence was signed

Identify the year the U.S. Constitution was signed

Identify the date the Bill of Rights was signed

Identify all the protections included in the First amendment

Select all responses that are pertinent at the time of arrest by a police official:

Select all responses that pertain to the constitutional principle of Federalism:

Match the Articles of the US Constitution with their powers, members and qualifications

What two prerequisites must a law enforcement official establish before an officer can claim "probable cause"?

In space provided type a complete sentence on why the U.S. Constitution has been able to endure and be relevant for over two hundred years ?

In complete sentence(s) write a constructive response explaining the primary purpose of The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

Prima Nocta (right of first night) could be found in which of the following governments:

The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights were signed in which of the following centuries ?

Explain the importance of the following excerpt:

--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,

Choose all correct answers:

Explain the importance of the following quote:
"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,..."
Choose all correct answers

Explain the importance of the following excerpt:

--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,

Choose all correct answers:

Select all correct responses:
The term "participate" in except above refers to which of the following:

Which actions demonstrate a citizens civic responsibilities?
Select all correct responses: