According to the Declaration of Independence, which situation justifies open rebellion against a government?
A. High unemployment and inflation
B. A ruler denying citizens their rights
C. A central government with weak powers
D. A long distance between a government and its people
Answer (3)
According to the Declaration of Independence a ruler's denial of citizens rights was a justification for the open rebellion against such a government. The Declaration of Independence was to declare and to justify why the colonies sought to rid themselves of the British Crown's control because they felt their natural rights to self-government and representation were being denied by the British Government.
The correct situation that justifies open rebellion against a government, according to the Declaration of Independence, is b. a ruler denying citizens their rights.
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, asserts the right of the American colonies to revolt against the British Crown.
It articulates principles of democracy and individual rights.
Key justification for rebellion: Government fails to protect people's rights, engaging in abuses.
Declaration states people can alter or abolish government destructive to rights, institute new one.
Rights to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness considered self-evident and inherent.
When government infringes upon these rights, people have right to change or overthrow it.
Other options listed do not directly justify rebellion according to Declaration's principles.
High unemployment, inflation not explicitly stated as justifications for rebellion.
Weak central government not inherently justification for rebellion; focus is on rights protection.
Long distance between government and people not listed as justification; focus is on government actions.
The Declaration of Independence states that open rebellion against a government is justified when a ruler denies citizens their rights. This principle reflects the founding fathers' belief in the importance of natural rights and the responsibility of the people to establish a government that protects those rights. Therefore, the correct option is B.
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