Question

@alyssa_michelle96 "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to 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."—Declaration of Independence

Under what principle of government do the people have the right described in this quote?

natural rights

social contract

popular sovereignty

limited government

Answer 1

Is it popular sovereignty ?

Answer 2

I am not totally clear on this and could be wrong but I think it is natural rights.

Answer 3

i agree with bek_love

Answer 4

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."—First Amendment, U.S. Constitution

Which of the following possible court cases could be argued under the terms of the quote above?

a person sues the city for denying a permit to hold a holiday parade

a person refuses to serve the military when called up through a draft

a person shoots and kills someone who broke into the family's home

a person rejects police requests to unlock the car doors and windows

Answer 5

"or the right of the people peaceably to assemble"

Answer 6

A?

Answer 7

that is what I would say considering it is the only one that fits.

Answer 8

Ok thank you

Answer 9

np :)