Question

What are 2 concepts in the Declaration of Independence that are especially significant? Choose one and describe it, and also provide examples of this concept in life in 2016. Write 7-8 sentences in your answer. Think about what you want to say and formulate a cohesive answer.

Answer 1

Do you know the concepts in the Declaration? Just need help with the writing?
OR
Do you need to review the concepts in the DoI?

Answer 2

Okay, so the basic ideas in the Declaration of Independence are:
All men are created equal
All men have basic rights, given to them by God.
The only reason we have a government is to protect our basic human rights. (Thomas Jefferson wrote this as "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.)
Government must be by consent of the governed.
People have the right to overthrow and rebel against their government if the last two requirements aren't met.

Answer 3

OK, so now you pick one to elaborate on. What are examples of that right being supported or envringed by government today?

Some ideas:
Our rights come from our creator not from the government. Are there any rights that our government is currently takeing from us? Can you do what ever you want?
The responsibility of government to protect liberty comes into play here.
I claime the right to swing my fist whenever I want. The role of government is to ensure that when I swing my fist, I don't use your nose as a target. Because you have rights that need to be protected also.

You can think whatever you like about a president, or any other person. You don't have to agree. Your right is to express that right. If you want to call me an insulting or offensive name, that is your right. But is that right supported by government currently. Is there any restriction to you in expressing your thoughts?
Your school may have rules about things you can say. Are those rules ment to protect somebody else's rights? Our are they arbitrary rules so that someone finds conveinient?
There is no right to not be offended.