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Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.What can be learned about the role and function of the government from the quote?

A
The government invented the self-evident truths.
B
The people get their power from the government.
C
The government secures the rights of the people.
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All people have unalienable rights.All people can pursue happiness.✔ All people are created equal.

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All people have unalienable rights.
B
All people can pursue happiness.
C
✔ All people are created equal.
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All people are created equal.✔ All people have been given unalienable rights.Governments are instituted to secure these rights.

A
All people are created equal.
B
✔ All people have been given unalienable rights.
C
Governments are instituted to secure these rights.
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✔ the Creatorthe governmentthe Constitution

A
✔ the Creator
B
the government
C
the Constitution
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Read the excerpt, and then answer the questions.

Answers:
To be equally free is to .:have inherent rights
Acquiring property is an example of .:enjoyment of life and liberty
A person’s rights cannot be .:taken away
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safety✔ enjoyment of life and libertyposterity

A
safety
B
✔ enjoyment of life and liberty
C
posterity
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soldtraded✔ taken away

A
sold
B
traded
C
✔ taken away
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Which is the best explanation of "unalienable rights”?

A
individual rights
B
rights that are native to our country
C
rights that cannot be removed
D
rights that are forced upon people
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Which statements are true about The Bill of Rights? Select three options. It places limitations on the power of the government.It declared the US independent of British rule. It is a document used when registering to vote.It is the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution. It outlines the basic rights and freedoms of US citizens.

A
It places limitations on the power of the government.
B
It declared the US independent of British rule.
C
It is a document used when registering to vote.
D
It is the first 10 amendments of the US Constitution.
E
It outlines the basic rights and freedoms of US citizens.
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What idea does the Declaration of Independence share with this document?

A
Both mention the pursuit of happiness and liberty.
B
Both refer to the care of ourselves.
C
Both mention that happiness is the foundation for liberty.
D
Both refer to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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According to Locke, how does the pursuit of happiness prevent negative consequences in our lives?

A
People no longer make mistakes.
B
People are more intelligent.
C
People are no longer tied to the past.
D
People do not pursue immediate pleasure.
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Read the excerpt, and then answer the questions.

Answers:
To be equally free is to .:have inherent rights
Acquiring property is an example of .:enjoyment of life and liberty
A person’s rights cannot be .:taken away

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