d 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. -- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.Declaration of IndependenceWhat is the best definition of the underlined word in the passage?A.UnclearB.AgreeableC.ObviousD.OrganizedSUBMITarrow_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

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

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

Which statement from the Declaration of Independence1 best reflects the Enlightenment idea of the social contract?A.We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.B.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.C.That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.D.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.

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence originally referred only to white men but today is interpreted to mean all people?A.they should declare the causes which impel themB.the consent of the governedC.all men are created equalD.We hold these truths to be self-evident