Looking Closely at the Declaration

Front

Look at the quote below. What government principle is the quote referencing?
"There are rights that belong to all people,"

Back

natural rights

Front

Which government principle is referred to in the quote: "the purpose of government is to protect these rights."?

Back

social contract

Front

Which government principle is referred to in the quote: "True government only gets its power from the permission of the people"?

Back

consent of the governed

Front

Read the quote below.
"He has dissolved Representative Houses"
Which government principle is missing in this quote?

Back

consent of the governed

Front

Read the quote below.
"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of trial by jury."
Which government principle is missing in this quote?

Back

rule of law