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What are inalienable rights?

Rights granted by a government.
Rights that are conditional and can be revoked.
Rights inherently possessed by all people. (correct)
Rights that can be transferred between individuals.

Which historical document references the concept of inalienable rights?

The Constitution of the United States
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence (correct)

Who is associated with the term inalienable rights in a significant document?

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson (correct)
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin

What is another term often associated with inalienable rights?

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Which characteristic describes inalienable rights?

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Inalienable Rights

Rights that all people inherently possess; they are not granted by any government or authority.

Declaration of Independence

A foundational document in American history that references the concept of inalienable rights.

Thomas Jefferson

An influential figure associated with inalienable rights, particularly in the context of the Declaration of Independence.

Natural Rights

A term often used interchangeably with inalienable rights, emphasizing that these rights come from nature or God.

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Cannot be Surrendered or Taken Away

The key attribute of inalienable rights, meaning they cannot be legitimately surrendered, transferred, or taken away by any power.