Question

According to the text, what is the purpose of the power that humankind invests in the governments that they institute?

Answer 1

the text is the first 2 paragraphs of the declaration of independence

Answer 2

answer choices
to ensure the power of dominance over other governments

to ensure the wealth and prosperity of the citizenry

to ensure the ability of the populace to create a monarchy to govern them

to ensure the happiness and relative safety of the citizenry

Answer 3

Which statement from the text BEST supports the response in Part A?

…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.

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government

…and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.

Answer 4

Based on the passage from the Declaration of Independence, which statement BEST reflects an inference about the authors' view on changing established governments?
The authors suggest that governments should be altered frequently to prevent absolute despotism.
The authors caution against changing governments hastily and emphasize the importance of prudence in such decisions.
The authors argue that governments, once established, should remain unchanged regardless of circumstances.
The authors advocate for immediate and radical changes to governments whenever grievances arise.