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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
- Thomas Jefferson
- Alexander Hamilton
- George Mason (correct)
- Benjamin Franklin
When was the Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted?
When was the Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted?
- July 4, 1776
- June 12, 1776 (correct)
- September 3, 1783
- May 18, 1780
According to Section 1 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what are the inherent rights that all men have in a state of society?
According to Section 1 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what are the inherent rights that all men have in a state of society?
- The pursuit of power and wealth
- The pursuit of fame and recognition
- The pursuit of happiness and safety (correct)
- The pursuit of superiority and dominance
According to Section 2 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, where is all power vested?
According to Section 2 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, where is all power vested?
What is the right of the community when a government is found inadequate or contrary to its purposes?
What is the right of the community when a government is found inadequate or contrary to its purposes?
What does the text advocate regarding exclusive emoluments or privileges for individuals from the community?
What does the text advocate regarding exclusive emoluments or privileges for individuals from the community?
Why should the legislative and executive powers of the state be separate and distinct from the judiciary?
Why should the legislative and executive powers of the state be separate and distinct from the judiciary?
What does the text emphasize about elections of members to serve as representatives of the people in assembly?
What does the text emphasize about elections of members to serve as representatives of the people in assembly?
What is considered injurious to the rights of the people in relation to laws and their execution?
What is considered injurious to the rights of the people in relation to laws and their execution?
What does the text advocate regarding capital or criminal prosecutions?
What does the text advocate regarding capital or criminal prosecutions?
What does the text oppose regarding bail in capital or criminal prosecutions?
What does the text oppose regarding bail in capital or criminal prosecutions?
What does the text view as grievous and oppressive in relation to warrants?
What does the text view as grievous and oppressive in relation to warrants?
What does the text prefer in controversies respecting property and suits between individuals?
What does the text prefer in controversies respecting property and suits between individuals?
What does the text consider as one of the great bulwarks of liberty?
What does the text consider as one of the great bulwarks of liberty?
What does the text advocate regarding religion and its practice?
What does the text advocate regarding religion and its practice?
