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Origins of the American Government: Part Two — Test

Question 20 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Does the preamble to the Declaration of Independence indicate reasons why the new independent government might be similarly removed or overthrown? Why or why not?

Answer
A
No. It states that governments cannot simply be changed.
B
Yes. It outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.
C
No. It demands reconciliation between the government and the governed.
D
Yes. It indicates that the will of the people must be followed.

Explanation

The preamble says that when a government becomes destructive of people’s rights, they may alter or abolish it and establish a new one. That principle applies to any government, including the new independent government if it later fails to protect those rights. So the answer is C, “Yes. It outlines when it is appropriate to remove a government.”

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