Declaration Quiz Flashcards
What are natural rights?
Inalienable Rights for every person-our rights are given by God because we are human.
What is our source of Natural Rights?
Our rights are given by God, and the Government will protect them.
What is the purpose of government?
To protect our natural rights, keep us safe (LAWS), and be a foundation for our country.
What is a social contract?
If the government protects our rights, we will follow their laws-we should support the government. Even if we do not support some choices, we still do for the common good of the majority.
What are the people’s rights to change or to do away with the government?
People can abolish or change the Government if it becomes destructive by abusing power. They can institute a new government.
Who did the Declaration REALLY apply to?
White Men with Property
Wo wrote the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson (main), Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston.
What are the 3 parts of the Declaration?
Ideals, Arguments and Complaints, and Statement of Separation.
Ideals
Morals to live by, what they want society to look like.
Arguments and Complaints
What the King and Parliament have done wrong
Statement Of Separation
Says that Colonists are breaking away from Britain.
Prudence
Being wise or judicious in practical affairs. To govern and control oneself.
Transient
Not long lasting
Evinces
To show clearly, to make evident.
Despotism
Absolute power or control
