According to the Declaration of Independence, the Primary Purpose of Government

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to the Declaration of Independence, the primary purpose of government is to:

• A) Promote the values of national independence
• B) Protect its officials against revolution
• C) Secure the unalienable rights of its citizens
• D) Defend its citizens against foreign attack

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Definitions:

Affirmative Defense

A defense used in litigation that, if proven, negates or mitigates the legal consequences of the defendant's otherwise unlawful conduct.

Writ Of Execution

A court order granted to enforce the judgment of possession awarded by the court, allowing seizure of assets.

Long-Arm Jurisdiction

Long-Arm Jurisdiction refers to a court's ability to exercise authority over a defendant from another state or country, provided the defendant has sufficient connections to the jurisdiction.

In Rem Jurisdiction

Refers to a court's power over an item of property, rather than over a person.