Civics test question 8 of 128 · Principles of American Government
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
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Give any one of these answers.
- It says America is free from British control.
- It says all people are created equal.
- It identifies inherent rights.
- It identifies individual freedoms.
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence announced that America was free from British control. It also states big ideas behind the country, including equality, rights, and individual freedom.
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Answers that are not correct
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- It listed the first ten amendments
- It created the Electoral College
- It created the Supreme Court
- It ended the Civil War
More questions on this topic
- 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
- 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
- 9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
- 10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- 11. The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
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