Question

Correctly define the meaning of the following passage from the Declaration of Independence.

A. This power of the governed should not be taken lightly, and in fact, humankind has shown that it will tolerate suffering rather than change

circumstances that it is used to.

B. Governments are susceptible to change, and should change depending on any whim of the people.

C. Slavery, as a legal institution, is the last blemish upon a people who claim freedom and equality for all.

D. In most cases, a government that promotes a free and unbiased press will be increasingly supported by the public.

Answer 1

Answer: A (This power of the governed should not be taken lightly, and in fact, humankind has shown that it will tolerate suffering rather than change)

Explanation: "mankind are more disposed to suffer, which evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed"  

Mankind is referring to people. Disposed means willing. Accustomed means usual. So, it's basically saying that people are more willing to suffer than to take away what they usually have. So, they won't accept change.