U.S. Citizenship Civics TestPrinciples of American DemocracyMedium
A civics class is discussing how the U.S. government reflects the principles of American democracy. They are asked, 'What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence that are considered unalienable?'
- AProperty Ownership and Right to a Public Trial
- BRight to Vote and Jury Duty
- CLife and Liberty
- DFreedom of Speech and Right to Bear Arms
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Life and Liberty
The Declaration of Independence famously states that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. These are important legal rights, but not the specific unalienable rights stated in the Declaration of Independence.
- B. These are civic duties and rights, but not the unalienable rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence.
- D. These are important rights, but specifically from the Bill of Rights, not the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence.
Unalienable Rights
Rights that are inherent to all human beings, which cannot be legitimately given away or taken away. The Declaration of Independence lists Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness as unalienable rights.
- Inherent to all people.
- Cannot be taken away.
- Listed in the Declaration of Independence.
Memory trick: Life, Liberty, Happiness, a birthright, forever ours, shining bright.