31
QuizMultiple Choice

Manifest Destiny — Cumulative exam

Question 31 • WV-US Studies

According to Jefferson, which of the following were natural rights?

Answer
A
freedom of speech and to hold elections
B
the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
C
the right to create, enforce, and interpret laws
D
freedom to tax, raise an army, or suspend laws

Explanation

In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson described certain rights as unalienable: “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These are the natural rights named in choice B. The other choices describe political freedoms or powers of government, not Jefferson’s stated list.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next