Question

part i. multiple choice (dok 1)
identify key ideas and basic comprehension.

1. what is the primary purpose of the declaration of independence?

a. to explain how the colonies were founded
b. to declare war on great britain
c. to justify the colonies’ separation from great britain
d. to list laws passed by parliament

1. according to the text, where does the government get its power?

a. from the king
b. from written laws
c. from god alone
d. from the consent of the governed

1. which right is specifically named as unalienable?

a. property
b. education
c. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d. freedom of religion

1. who is primarily blamed for the colonies’ grievances?

a. parliament
b. the british people
c. king george iii
d. colonial governors

part ii: short answer (dok 2)
explain ideas and use evidence.

Explanation:

1. The Declaration of Independence was created to formally justify why the colonies were separating from Great Britain, not to explain founding, declare war directly, or list Parliament's laws.
2. The text (Declaration of Independence) is based on the principle that governmental power comes from the people it governs.
3. The Declaration explicitly names Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness as unalienable rights; the other options are not named here.
4. The Declaration lists a series of grievances directed primarily at King George III, holding him responsible for the colonies' issues.

Answer:

1. C. To justify the colonies' separation from Great Britain
2. D. From the consent of the governed
3. C. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness
4. C. King George III