The Fundamental Belief on Which the Declaration of Independence Was

question 61

Multiple Choice

The fundamental belief on which the Declaration of Independence was founded,grounded in philosophical notions of basic human rights,was ________________.

• A) the right to bear arms
• B) the right to own property
• C) government should be based on the consent of the governed
• D) government should pursue happiness
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Natural Phenomena

Events or observable occurrences in the natural world, not produced by humans, that can be explained through scientific investigation.

Natural Science

The branch of science concerned with the description, prediction, and understanding of natural phenomena, based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation.

Human Society

A structured community of people bound together by cultural similarities, social relations, or other shared attributes.

Scientific Thinking

A cognitive approach that employs skepticism, objectivity, and evidence-based analysis in understanding natural phenomena.