In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson Reiterated John Locke's

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson reiterated John Locke's theory of social contract that ______.

• A) the power of the king was supreme, as he was born with a God-given right to rule over society
• B) whenever government fails in its duty to secure rights, the people have the right to "alter" or "abolish" it
• C) The King and Parliament were the provider of rights to the colonial citizens
• D) citizens are naturally born into an unequal state
• E) Parliament rightly held veto power over the Continental Congress

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Definitions:

Public Sector Unions

Labor unions representing employees who work for government agencies at various levels, including local, state, and federal.

Governmental Authority

The legal power or right vested in government institutions and officials to enact and enforce laws, make decisions, and regulate society.

Democracy

A form of government in which power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives, based on principles of freedom, equality, and rule of law.

NLRA

Stands for the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational piece of U.S. labor law that protects the rights of employees to organize and collectively bargain.