In Comparing the Declaration of Independence to the United States

question 26

Multiple Choice

In comparing the Declaration of Independence to the United States Constitution, the authors of the Declaration felt the need to ______, while the framers of the Constitution sought to ______.

• A)change the structure of existing government | declare American independence to the world
• B)outline a blueprint for government | persuade colonists to support separation
• C)announce and justify their separation from Great Britain | create a new nation
• D)create an organized and structured national government | reinforce the power of state governments