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The Enlightenment

Question 3 • *MPS SS221-CR U.S. History S1 2023-24

Which is a common question that philosophers asked during the Enlightenment?

Answer
A
Should kings and queens obey the same laws as their citizens?
B
Did countries have the right to tax their colonists?
C
Does government have a responsibility to respect the rights of its citizens?
D
Should the Declaration of Independence mention “unalienable rights”?

Explanation

Enlightenment philosophers often debated the purpose and limits of government, including whether it should protect people’s natural rights. Choice C asks whether government has a responsibility to respect citizens’ rights, a central Enlightenment question. The other choices focus on specific political disputes or decisions rather than this broad philosophical issue.

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