Question

19. Select the statement that best summarizes the development of ideas in Section 3 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.

Responses

The best form of government is one that helps and protects citizens; if agovernment fails in this regard, citizens have a right to change it.
The best form of government is one that helps and protects citizens; if agovernment fails in this regard, citizens have a right to change it.

The best form of government is one that does not greatly interfere in the lives of citizens, but some government interference may be necessary under certain circumstances.
The best form of government is one that does not greatly interfere in the lives of citizens, but some government interference may be necessary under certain circumstances.

The best form of government ensures the safety, economic security, and happiness of citizens, but citizens must make sure that the government does not become too powerful.
The best form of government ensures the safety, economic security, and happiness of citizens, but citizens must make sure that the government does not become too powerful.

The best form of government is one in which power is concentrated in the hands of the educated few; a nation’s citizens should not have too much say in how they are governed.

Answer 1

Answer: The best form of government is one that helps and protects citizens; if a government fails in this regard, citizens have a right to change it.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sec. 3 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights says this:

"That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration. And that, when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these purposes, a majority of the community has an indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible right to reform, alter, or abolish it in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public weal."

To sum up, the government should be the one that helps and protects citizens, the one where it can most effectively promote the people's safety and happiness. When a government isn't adequate, a community has the right to change it.

The first one is similar to Section 3, where the best form of government is one that helps and protects citizens; if a government fails, citizens have a right to change it.