Question

Question 1
"Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.".
Declaration of Independence, 1776
Which type of government is most closely defined by the above quote?
A
Dictatorship
OB
Monarchy
Democracy
Oo
Theocracy

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Democracy type of government is most closely defined by the given quote.

EXPLANATION:

• The 'Declaration of Independence' was a historic proclamation signed on the '4th of July, 1776' that cut all the political ties with the Empire of Great Britain and established America as an 'independent nation'.

• Also, by signing this proclamation, the newly 'independent USA' made an official alliance with the 'Kingdom of France' and acquired military assistance from the French in the 'Revolutionary War' against Great Britain.