Question 17 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History
Read the excerpt."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."How does this excerpt from the United States Declaration of Independence compare to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Answer
A
Both assert the inherent equality and rights of individuals.
B
Both outline a system of checks and balances in government.
C
Both underscore the importance of religious authority in government.
D
Both establish the structure for legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Explanation
Both declarations express the idea that people possess inherent rights. The excerpt says people are created equal and have unalienable rights, including life and liberty; the Virginia Declaration of Rights likewise states that people are naturally free and have inherent rights. The other choices describe government structures or religious authority, which are not the shared point here.
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