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Governments in the Colonies

Question 7 • 670401 American Studies S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Which document expresses that people are entitled to the free exercise of religion?

Answer
A
the English Bill of Rights
B
the Mayflower Compact
C
the Virginia Declaration of Rights
D
the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Explanation

The Virginia Declaration of Rights states that people are entitled to the free exercise of religion according to the dictates of conscience. The English Bill of Rights focused on limits on royal power and parliamentary rights, while the Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Orders of Connecticut established forms of self-government. Therefore, the Virginia Declaration of Rights is the best answer.

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