According to the text, what is the purpose of the power that humankind invests in the governments that they institute?
The text does not provide information about the purpose of the power that humankind invests in the governments they institute.
the text is the first 2 paragraphs of the declaration of independence
I apologize for the confusion. Based on the first two paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of the power invested in governments by humankind is to secure certain unalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Governments are instituted among people to derive their just powers from the consent of the governed and exist to protect and preserve these fundamental rights.
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
The correct answer is:
to ensure the happiness and relative safety of the citizenry
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.
The statement that best supports the response in Part A is: "…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." This statement indicates that the purpose of instituting a new government is to ensure the safety and happiness of the citizens.
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.