The principle of limited government advocates that the powers of government should be limited by the rights and liberties of the people. Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the principle of limited government?
“He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.”
"He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."
"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
"He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures."

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The principle of limited government advocates that the powers of government should be limited by the rights and liberties of the people. Which of the following grievances from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the principle of limited government?
 “He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.”
 "He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power."
 "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
 "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures."

Eiwoh2 · Answer

@justasoftie Can ya help?

justasoftie · Answer

Which answer are you leaning towards? I'm leaning towards B

Eiwoh2 · Answer

I do not know, honestly....all these answers don't seem too familiar to me.....

justasoftie · Answer

Remember, Limited goverment means the followng.
According to Google: Limited government is defined as a governing or controlling body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority.

Eiwoh2 · Answer

Hm....then yes, the second option does seem more sense...

justasoftie · Answer

Yes, did this help, or fo you need further explanation? If so I will gladly help.

Eiwoh2 · Answer

No, i think this will suffice. Thank you very much. ^^

justasoftie · Answer

You're welcome.