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

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Question 1
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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.
Question 2
2.

List your unalienable rights

Question 3
3.

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,..."
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Question 4
4.

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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.

Question 5
5.

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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Question 6
6.
List the eleven terms that describe voting. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ ______________ _______
Question 7
7.

Identify the types of governments that recognize the enfranchisement of citizens

Question 8
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The term "participate" in except above refers to which of the following:

Question 9
9.

Which actions demonstrate a citizens civic responsibilities?
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Question 10
10.

Identify the year the Declaration of Independence was signed

Question 11
11.

Identify the year the U.S. Constitution was signed

Question 12
12.

Identify the date the Bill of Rights was signed

Question 13
13.

Identify all the protections included in the First amendment

Question 14
14.

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

Question 15
15.

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

Question 16
16.

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:

Question 17
17.

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
Question 18
18.

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

Question 19
19.

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 ?

Question 20
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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.

Question 21
21.

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

Question 22
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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 ?