Answer:
Monarchy powers reduced, and the role of the common man in the society became important.
Explanation:
The Glorious Revolution took place in England in 1688, which overthrew of Catholic King James II and replaced William III and his wife Mary II. The revolution followed by a series of Acts passed by the parliament to formulate constitution agreements and reduce the monarchy powers. The new settlement defended parliamentary prerogatives and brought a politics in English traditions.
The American Revolution ended British colonial rule and brought changes in socially, politically, and economically. The founding fathers introduced constitutions by protecting the rights of people.
The French Revolution ended the absolute monarch in France and introduced a representative government.
Which is the question please?
Authority gives a state the right to use its power
The main point of this excerpt is that African-Americans were not considered US citizens.
In the Supreme Court case Dred Scott vs. Sandford, Scott is suing for his freedom from slavery. This is because his master brought him to the Wisconsin territory, a territory where slavery was outlawed.
However, the Supreme Court ruled against him. The reason why they ruled against him is based on the excerpt above. The Declaration of Independence did not make it blatantly clear that slaves were considered citizens. Since they were not considered citizens, they had no legal rights that slave owners had to respect.