Read the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence: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. . . . That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. . . . The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations . . . To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.How do the authors of the Declaration best use deductive reasoning to support the idea that the colonists have a right to form a new government?A.They list the colonists' grievances against the British monarchy, starting with the king's refusal to "Assent to Laws."B.They follow his initial statement by accusing the British king of establishing an absolute tyranny.C.They first establish the idea that declaring one's intentions is a decent and expected measure.D.They first establish the idea that safety and happiness are God-given rights that should be protected.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best summarizes the following portion of the Declaration of Independence?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. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.A.Governments tend to interfere with people's rights.B.People have certain rights and it is the role of government to protect those rights.C.All governments need to be replaced.D.All human beings are equal and should have an equal share of the land.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.The Declaration of IndependenceWhat is the main idea of this passage?A.Governments will always try to take advantage of people if they do not keep watch over their rights.B.When a government starts denying people their rights, then the people can get rid of the government and start a new one.C.When a new government is set up, people must learn how to rule effectively by looking at the problems of the previous government.D.Governments come in many different forms, and people have the right to decide which form works best for their needs.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and answer the question.That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. What is the main idea of this excerpt?A Democracy is the only acceptable way to govern free people.B Monarchy is a flawed and irrational means of governing a nation.C Government is a mutual agreement between people and officials.D Government must be abolished if people are unhappy for any reason.

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence:Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . . . [W]henever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.1The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?A.Separation of powersB.Popular sovereigntyC.Natural rightsD.Republicanism

Read these words from the Declaration of Independence. What is the main purpose of this section of the document?That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .A.To define a representative democracy as ruled by the peopleB.To establish the justification for cutting ties with Great BritainC.To persuade the American people to take up arms against Great BritainD.To state eternal truths about human liberty and freedomSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS