Philosophically Correct
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Declaration of Independence. Use your annotated excerpt of the Declaration of Independence and
the student reading to answer the questions below.
1. According to the Declaration of Independence, why are governments created? Which idea does this
reflect? Explain.
2. The Declaration says that power comes from the consent of the governed". What does this mean?
3. According to the Declaration, when do people have a right to revolution? Why do they have this right?
4. Which philosopher's ideas contributed most to the ideas found in this excerpt from the Declaration of
Independence? Explain your choice.
5. Do you agree with the ideas expressed here in the Declaration of Independence? Why or why not?
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