Question

what was the meaning of unalienable rights in the declaration of independence?
a. rights granted to all englishmen by the magna carta
b. rights that all citizens enjoy without any responsibilities attached
c. rights that all people are entitled to and that should not be taken away
d. rights granted by governments in order to win the support of their citizens

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence's concept of "unalienable rights" is based on Enlightenment ideas. These are fundamental rights that all people inherently possess. They are not granted by governments (so A and D are wrong). Also, rights come with responsibilities (so B is wrong). C aligns with the idea of natural, inborn rights for all people.

Answer:

C. rights that all people are entitled to and that should not be taken away