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Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

How do the principles in the Virginia Declaration of Rights reflect George Mason’s views on individual liberties?

Answer

They emphasize natural rights, stating that all men are equally free and possess inherent rights.

It suggests that citizens' rights should be granted and defined solely by the government.

They indicate a preference for a powerful executive branch.

They propose that equality is a privilege granted by the state.

Explanation

The Virginia Declaration of Rights reflects George Mason’s belief that people possess natural rights that do not depend on government permission. It declares that all men are by nature equally free and have inherent rights, such as life and liberty. Therefore, choice C best describes Mason’s views; the other choices wrongly portray equality or rights as privileges granted by the state.

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