Please help if you can.
1. The idea that the people have the right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive government was FIRST formally expressed by Americans in the
a. Constitution
b. Petition of Right
c. Declaration of Rights
d. Declaration of Independence
I think it's b. Petition of Right, but am not sure
2. Which of the following accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for more than 200 years?
a. built-in provisions for accomodating change
b. detailed provisions that anticipated changing customs
c. very specific language that limits reinterpretation
d. inflexible provisions designed to resist change
I am stumped. Please help. Thanks
Although b and c were written before the Declaration of Independence, only the latter dealt with abolishing oppressive government. The answer is 1d.
The other answer is 2a.
To address your first question, in order to determine which document FIRST formally expressed the idea that the people have the right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive government, we need to examine the options available:
a. Constitution
b. Petition of Right
c. Declaration of Rights
d. Declaration of Independence
To find the correct answer, we can eliminate options based on the timing of their creation and content. The Constitution was created in 1787, while the Declaration of Independence was created in 1776. The Petition of Right and Declaration of Rights were both created before the Declaration of Independence. However, the Petition of Right focused on addressing specific abuses of power by Charles I in 1628, rather than expressing the idea of abolishing an abusive government. On the other hand, the Declaration of Rights (also known as the English Bill of Rights) was created in 1689 and primarily focused on limiting the powers of the monarchy and protecting the rights of individuals.
Based on this information, the correct answer is d. Declaration of Independence, as it was the first document to formally express the idea that the people have the right to abolish an abusive and unresponsive government.
Moving on to your second question, we need to select the option that accounts for the ability of the Constitution to endure for more than 200 years:
a. built-in provisions for accommodating change
b. detailed provisions that anticipated changing customs
c. very specific language that limits reinterpretation
d. inflexible provisions designed to resist change
To identify the correct answer, we need to consider the factors that have contributed to the Constitution's longevity. The Constitution was intentionally designed to be a living document that could adapt to the changing needs and values of society. It incorporated mechanisms for change through processes such as amendments, allowing for updates and adjustments to be made over time to reflect societal progress. This flexibility is essential for the Constitution's endurance because it allows for adjustments without requiring a complete overhaul.
Based on this reasoning, the correct answer is a. built-in provisions for accommodating change, as it accurately reflects how the Constitution has been able to endure for more than 200 years.