"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been a
nswered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people." Declaration of Independence, 1776 Which of the following founding principles is best reflected in this excerpt? (5 points) Limited government Natural rights Republicanism Social contract
The answer is C: Republicanism. The oppressions must cease, the goverment of the King is no longer showing genuine interest; to the contrary, has been answering the petitions with more injurry, showing every sign of <em>tyranny</em>. Therefore, from now on, it's clear the need and the desire for a <em>goverment that will be elected by the representatives of the people</em>.
The United State Constitution actually took a great amount of data from the state constitutions, which talk of individual rights and limited government.
