Read this passage: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.1Which Enlightenment idea does the passage reflect?A.Natural rightsB.Will of the majorityC.Separation of powersD.State of natureSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this 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.1The excerpt most reflects which Enlightenment idea?A.Natural rightsB.Social contractC.Separation of powersD.Popular sovereignty

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment principle of natural rights?A.Life, Liberty and the pursuit of HappinessB.The political bands which have connected them with anotherC.Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governedD.At places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant

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

Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the Enlightenment idea of the rule of law?A.These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; . . . they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and . . . all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.B.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.C.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.D.A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.3Which principle established during the Enlightenment does this excerpt reflect?A.The powers of government should be divided.B.The government should protect the rights of its citizens.C.The power of government should be limited.D.Natural rights cannot be given or taken away.