Full Question :
Q. Below is a statement from a historical document. How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in this statement?
"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."
Options:
by allowing the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach the president
by allowing federal judges to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the president to impeach members of Congress
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
Answer:
by allowing the Senate to impeach the president
Explanation:
The above is stated in the declaration of independence of 1776. The founding fathers aimed to protect the rights and liberties of every individual.The third US President, Thomas Jefferson stated that government derives it's power from the people and if there is a government that doesn't protect the people's rights and tends towards tyranny, the people have the right to remove such government. In the modem political system of the US, the Senate can remove a government/president that becomes illegitimate as it doesn't respect and protect the rights of the people.
