According to the Declaration of Independence, the purpose of government is to
a. secure the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
b. provide liberty and justice for all.
c. collect taxes.
d. provide a stable budget.
e. ensure that all citizens are happy.
ANS: A
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a. how deeply the Founding Fathers cared about slaves' well-being b. how much political influence slaves had c. how weak politically the slave states were d. how important and divisive slavery was in the U.S. at that time
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A. weak B. powerful C. socialist D. biased E. unorganized