Read the excerpt."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."How does this excerpt from the United States Declaration of Independence compare to the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
Answer
A
Both assert the inherent equality and rights of individuals.
B
Both outline a system of checks and balances in government.
C
Both underscore the importance of religious authority in government.
D
Both establish the structure for legislative, executive, and judicial branches.