In Writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson Stated That

question 6

Multiple Choice

In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson stated that human beings are endowed with certain "inalienable rights." What did he mean by this statement?

• A) The rights cannot be extended to noncitizens.
• B) Any person who is in the country illegally is ineligible for legal protection.
• C) The government "endows" certain rights so it can also deny them.
• D) These are rights that cannot be denied by the government.
• E) Only the state governments can guarantee rights to citizens.

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