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1. according to the document, what gives people the right to form their own government?

a. the approval of other nations
b. the consent of the governed
c. the wealth of a nation
d. the power of the military

1. what does the phrase “all men are created equal” express?

a. that all people are born with the same abilities
b. that everyone deserves the same political and natural rights
c. that only citizens of the colonies have rights
d. that equality depends on social class

1. what is meant by the term “unalienable rights”?

a. rights that can be given or taken by the government
b. rights that belong only to the wealthy
c. rights that cannot be taken away
d. rights granted by the king

1. why does the declaration say it is necessary to explain the causes of separation?

a. to gain respect and understanding from other nations
b. to seek forgiveness from the king
c. to persuade colonists to remain loyal
d. to avoid war

1. what is the main reason the colonists claim the right to change or abolish their government?

a. the government has become destructive of their rights
b. they wanted more trade opportunities
c. they disagreed with taxation
d. the king moved to a new country

Explanation:

1. The principle of the consent of the governed is a fundamental concept in political theory, stating that the authority of a government is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people it governs.
2. The phrase "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence means that everyone deserves the same political and natural rights, not that they have the same abilities.
3. Unalienable rights are those that cannot be taken away, as they are inherent to human beings.
4. The Declaration of Independence explains the causes of separation to gain respect and understanding from other nations.
5. The colonists claimed the right to change or abolish their government when it became destructive of their rights.

Answer:

1. B. The consent of the governed
2. B. That everyone deserves the same political and natural rights
3. C. Rights that cannot be taken away
4. A. To gain respect and understanding from other nations
5. A. The government has become destructive of their rights