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rosent76

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Thomas Jefferson, the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence, was a strong advocate of ____, and this belief is evident in the wording of the document.
 
  a. natural law/rights
  b. humanism
  c. capitalism
  d. socialism
  e. Christianity

Question 2

Which of the following best illustrates how the concept of natural law could be applied?
 
  a. The city government prevents a developer from destroying a wooded area.
  b. A totalitarian ruler exercises power over citizens by eliminating private ownership of property.
  c. Nearly all citizens realize that every child has a right to live free from abuse, and the governing body enacts a law to protect that right.
  d. Laws are abolished and each person is free to determine his or her own moral compass and destiny.
  e. Capitalism is abolished.



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josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
:D TYSM


aruss1303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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