Question

Which quotation from paragraph 2 directly opposes the idea of absolute Despotism? In Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

Explanation:

Despotism refers to a form of government in which a subject rules with absolute power. In the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson and approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 Colonies stated they were no longer ruled by Great Britain and explained that the abuse of power from the Crown made the separation a necessity for the colonies.

"Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" is the statement that directly opposes the idea of absolute despotism, because it declares that the government should act with the consent of the governed, and despotism doesn't take in consideration the rights and needs of the community. The 13 Colonies wanted a government created by the people, that would provide protection to their rights and needs.

Answer 2

"The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.