The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with which of the following concepts?(1 point)
Responses
limited government
limited government
popular sovereignty
popular sovereignty
natural rights
natural rights
divine right of kings
divine right of kings
natural rights
The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with the concept of natural rights.
The concepts of life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness) are most closely associated with the concept of natural rights. To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the given options and consider their definitions.
1. Limited government refers to a form of government where its power is restricted by a constitution or other legal means. While limited government may indirectly protect natural rights, it does not specifically relate to the concepts of life, liberty, and property.
2. Popular sovereignty refers to the principle that the authority of the government is derived from the consent of the people. Similar to limited government, popular sovereignty indirectly relates to the protection of natural rights but does not specifically encompass the concepts of life, liberty, and property.
3. Natural rights are the fundamental rights that every individual possesses inherently, independent of any government or authority. These rights include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (or property). Natural rights directly correspond to the given concepts and are thus the most closely associated concept.
4. Divine right of kings is the belief that a monarch derives their authority to rule directly from a higher power, usually a deity. It is usually associated with the idea that the monarch's authority is absolute and not subject to limitations or rights of the people. This concept does not align with the given concepts.
Therefore, the correct option is natural rights.