Question

Which of the following is NOT an Enlightenment-derived idea found in the Declaration of Independence?
A.) the idea that all people have natural rights
B.) the idea that if the government does not protect the people's rights, the people have the right to change or abolish that government
C.) the idea that government power comes from the people
D.) the idea that some people are inherently superior to others

Answer 1

Independence Declaration or an act to have and independent government from its dependent parties. So the declaration of it is really important and the best it should be inspiring, accurate and well planned. The answer in your choices D. idea that some people are inherently superior to others

Answer 2

D.) the idea that some people are inherently superior to others

The Enlightenment argues for the natural good of people and how all people have a chance to better themselves in a society that values education and reason. Those writing the Declaration of Independence believed people with education were more fit to rule and act as representation for others. The Declaration also gives reasons why the colonists are more suited to run the colonies than the King of England.

Enlightenment ideas on politics focused on the idea that people could create a contract with their government. The government is suppose to protect the rights of citizens and in return the citizens support the government through taxation and protection of the state. The Enlightenment produced theories on branches of government, natural rights, and representation within a government.