Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the
Enlightenment idea of the rule of law?
A. 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.
B. These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and
Independent States; ... they are Absolved from all Allegiance to
the British Crown, and ... all political connection between them
and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.
C. 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, 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.
O D. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may
define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
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Ответ:
A. 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.
Explanation:
According to the rule of law promoted by the enlightenment thinkers, the law should have higher power than any government and solely exist to protect the rights of the citizens and improve the quality of life. The laws were not for fulfilling the interest of the government.
That part of the declaration of independence high light how the government should value "unalienable rights"
Unalienable rights were a list of rights that should be protected by the government at all cost through the implementation of important legislations. This is very much aligned with The enlightenment's idea of the rule of law.
Ответ:
"I" refers to African Americans, and "they" refers to white Americans.
Explanation:
Using the context clue "I am the darker brother," it's easy to determine that it's either option 3 or 4. It can be assumed that "They'll see how beautiful I am," is referring to Aftican Americans in American society. Using this, option 3 is correct.