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Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
When was the Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted?
When was the Virginia Declaration of Rights adopted?
Which document drew upon the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence?
Which document drew upon the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence?
According to Section 1, what are the inherent rights that men have when they enter into a state of society?
According to Section 1, what are the inherent rights that men have when they enter into a state of society?
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According to Section 2, where is all power vested in and derived from?
According to Section 2, where is all power vested in and derived from?
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According to Section 3, for what purpose should government be instituted?
According to Section 3, for what purpose should government be instituted?
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What is the primary purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government?
What is the primary purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government?
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What is the role of the legislative and executive powers according to the text?
What is the role of the legislative and executive powers according to the text?
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What is the right of all men regarding elections as per the text?
What is the right of all men regarding elections as per the text?
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What is considered injurious to the rights of the people according to the text?
What is considered injurious to the rights of the people according to the text?
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What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
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What is asserted about the freedom of press according to the text?
What is asserted about the freedom of press according to the text?
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What is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state according to the text?
What is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state according to the text?
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What is necessary for preserving a free government and the blessings of liberty according to the text?
What is necessary for preserving a free government and the blessings of liberty according to the text?
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What does the text assert about religion and its practice?
What does the text assert about religion and its practice?
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What is considered harmful to liberty according to the text?
What is considered harmful to liberty according to the text?
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What does the text assert about standing armies in time of peace?
What does the text assert about standing armies in time of peace?
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What does the text assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
What does the text assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
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What is the primary purpose of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What is the primary purpose of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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According to Section 1, what are the inherent rights that men have when they enter into a state of society?
According to Section 1, what are the inherent rights that men have when they enter into a state of society?
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What does the text assert about the role of government?
What does the text assert about the role of government?
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According to Section 2, where is all power vested in and derived from?
According to Section 2, where is all power vested in and derived from?
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What does the text assert about standing armies in time of peace?
What does the text assert about standing armies in time of peace?
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What does the text assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
What does the text assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
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What is considered harmful to liberty according to the text?
What is considered harmful to liberty according to the text?
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Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Who was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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What does the text assert about religion and its practice?
What does the text assert about religion and its practice?
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According to Section 3, for what purpose should government be instituted?
According to Section 3, for what purpose should government be instituted?
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What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
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What does the text assert about elections?
What does the text assert about elections?
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What is the purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government?
What is the purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government?
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What does the text assert about exclusive emoluments or privileges from the community?
What does the text assert about exclusive emoluments or privileges from the community?
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What is the role of the legislative and executive powers according to the text?
What is the role of the legislative and executive powers according to the text?
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What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man according to the text?
What is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man according to the text?
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According to Section 10, what does the text assert about general warrants?
According to Section 10, what does the text assert about general warrants?
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What does the text assert about the freedom of the press?
What does the text assert about the freedom of the press?
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What is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state according to the text?
What is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state according to the text?
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According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, where is all power vested?
According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, where is all power vested?
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about the role of government?
What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about the role of government?
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about search warrants issued without evidence of a fact committed?
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What is the primary purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What is the primary purpose of the community's right to reform, alter, or abolish inadequate government according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state?
According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is considered as a proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state?
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about exclusive emoluments or privileges from the community?
What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about exclusive emoluments or privileges from the community?
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According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is preferable in controversies respecting property and suits between man and man?
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What is considered harmful to liberty according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What is considered harmful to liberty according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about religion and its practice?
What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about religion and its practice?
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What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about the freedom of press?
What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights assert about the freedom of press?
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What is the role of legislative and executive powers according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What is the role of legislative and executive powers according to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is necessary for preserving a free government and the blessings of liberty?
According to the Virginia Declaration of Rights, what is necessary for preserving a free government and the blessings of liberty?
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What influenced the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What influenced the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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Who was the principal author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Who was the principal author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
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What did George Mason's Declaration of Rights insist regarding power and the people?
What did George Mason's Declaration of Rights insist regarding power and the people?
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What influenced several other important texts, including the Declaration of Independence and the 1791 Bill of Rights?
What influenced several other important texts, including the Declaration of Independence and the 1791 Bill of Rights?
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What stands as George Mason's most lasting legacy according to the text?
What stands as George Mason's most lasting legacy according to the text?
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What did George Mason oppose due to its lack of a particular statement?
What did George Mason oppose due to its lack of a particular statement?
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What did George Mason accept as an opportunity for Virginia's government?
What did George Mason accept as an opportunity for Virginia's government?
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'Jefferson remembered him as a man 'of the first order of greatness.' Who was Jefferson referring to?
'Jefferson remembered him as a man 'of the first order of greatness.' Who was Jefferson referring to?
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'What did George Mason believe should enable the new Virginia government to uphold natural and civil rights?'
'What did George Mason believe should enable the new Virginia government to uphold natural and civil rights?'
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'What decision did George Mason's opposition lead to regarding the 1787 Constitution?'
'What decision did George Mason's opposition lead to regarding the 1787 Constitution?'
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Study Notes
- The Declaration of Rights is made by the representatives of the people of Virginia in a free convention.
- All men are equal, free, and have inherent rights to life, liberty, property, happiness, and safety.
- All power is vested in the people, and they can alter or abolish government that fails to serve their common benefit.
- No exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community for public servants.
- Legislative and executive powers should be separate and distinct from the judiciary, with members subject to regular elections.
- Free and fair elections, and the right to consent to taxation and public use of property.
- No suspension of laws or execution of laws without consent of the representatives of the people.
- Right to a fair trial by an impartial jury, protection against self-incrimination, and prohibition of excessive bail, fines, and cruel punishments.
- Protection against general warrants and the importance of the ancient trial by jury in property disputes.
- Freedom of the press as a bulwark of liberty and the proper role of a well-regulated militia in a free state.
- Uniform government and the importance of justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, virtue, and recurrence to fundamental principles for the preservation of liberty.
- Equal rights to practice religion according to the dictates of conscience, and the duty to practice Christian forbearance, love, and charity towards each other.
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Test your knowledge about the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which served as a foundational document for the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Learn about its historical significance and key provisions.
