1. The Declaration of Independence

2. In the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
Road to Revolution
The people express their will through political parties
The people express their will by directly creating laws
Government receives taxes from the people and exist to support them
Government receives its power form the people and exists to serve them

3. Review: What characteristics serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
Road to Revolution
The commerce clause
The elastic clause
The right to trial
The rule of law

15. John Locke – Influence on the Declaration of Independence

22. Finish this sentence: “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.

23. What are the different sections of the DOI?
Introduction, natural rights, grievances, and conclusion

24. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from England

25. Finish this sentence: “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.

26. According to the DOI governments should “derive their powers from”…?
“the consent of the governed”

27. “Alter or abolish” them
If governments abuse their power the DOI says the people are entitled to do this?
“Alter or abolish” them

28. Thomas Jefferson was inspired by this Enlightenment philosopher when writing this document?
John Locke

29. What are “grievances”?
Formal complaints

30. Who were the grievances in the DOI addressed to?
King George III

31. Who were the grievances in the DOI addressed to?
King George III

32. What word did T.J. use to describe a leader who abuses their power?
Despot

33. List a “grievance” from the DOI
He won’t let us pass our own laws
Denied us trial by jury
Attacked us
Sent a standing army to live amongst us
No representation in Parliament
Cut off trade with other nations