Which principle of government is proposed in the declaration of independence?

1. Political power originates with a strong central government
2. The primary function of government is to protect natural rights
3. A system of checks and balances is the most effective way to prevent governmental abuse of power
4. Individual liberties must be guaranteed by a strong Bill of Rights


Answer: 2. The primary function of government is to protect natural rights

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a. the suppression of earlier, non-Muslim forms of knowledge. b. the spread of Indian styles of art and literature. c. an emphasis on "practical" forms of science over liberal arts. d. the preservation and expansion of Greek, Roman, and Indian knowledge.

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Middle-class women of the Gilded Age became politically involved in clubs dedicated to ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The presence of the British East India Company in India represented a tremendous new phase in history because it challenged which great land-based empire?

a. Ming b. Safavid c. Ottoman d. Mughal e. Byzantine

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Hermits are

A) Christians that preach the word of God in remote areas. B) worshippers of Christ that live in caves. C) ascetics that live alone from society. D) worshippers of Christ that do not attend church. E) those followers of Christ seeking a vision.

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