USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the main principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should
A
equality among citizens
B
have unlimited power to rule the people
C
be based upon the consent (permission) of the governed
D
be led by educated citizens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Consent of the governed” refers to the idea that a government’s legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented, or agreed to, by the people over which that political power is exercised.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Declaration of Independence provides a foundation for the concept of popular sovereignty, the idea that the government exists to serve the people, who elect representatives to express their will.

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