Citizen Rights (Quiz) 100%

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. The use of the phrase "certain unalienable rights" refers to rights that

cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred.

Which is an example of a right, as opposed to a privilege?

expressing oneself freely

Which famous political philosopher's notions of natural law and the rights to "life, liberty, and property" were an influence on the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

A. John Locke

Which of the following BEST defines a right?

A. something that is owed to anyone through just claim or legal guarantee

A teacher tells his class that whoever scores a 90 percent or higher will be allowed to go on the field trip. Which of the following BEST describes the field trip?

B. a privilege

Which of the following BEST defines the word unalienable?

B. unable to be taken away

Complete the blanks in the following excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are __________, __________, and the pursuit of __________.

C. Life . . . Liberty . . . Happiness

Which of the following is considered the first ever charter proclaiming basic human rights?

C. the Cyrus Cylinder

Which of the following is NOT a reason that freedom of speech can be limited?

D. The government disagrees with the opinions expressed.

Because the Declaration of Independence guarantees every American citizen the right to pursue happiness, they are free to do whatever makes them happy.

F