Question

PART B: Which quote best supports the answer in Part A?

A) "Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support are undoubtedly its most conscientious supporters... (Paragraph 2)"
B) "Men generally, under such a government as this, think that they ought to wait until they have persuaded the majority to alter them." (Paragraph 4)
C) "As for adopting the ways which the State has provided for remedying this evil, I know not of such ways." (Paragraph 7)
D) "It is not my business to be petitioning the Governor or the Legislature any more than it is theirs to petition me; and if they 12 107."

Answer 1

Quote A best supports the idea that citizens have a responsibility to resist an unjust government, highlighting their moral duty to not passively support such a government. This is in line with the founding texts that emphasize the active role of citizens in maintaining or altering their government.

Step-by-step explanation:

To select the quote that best supports the notion presented in Part A, we need to understand that Part A's subject must infer the role and responsibility of the individual in a government, particularly in instances where the government is no longer acting justly or according to the will of the people. After reviewing the provided quotes and associated contexts, we can determine that Option A best captures the essence of the expected answer. This quote articulates the sentiment that even passive support or mere compliance with a government you disagree with makes you a strong supporter of that government, underlying a moral responsibility of the citizens to actively resist an unjust government. This echoes the sentiment found in the foundational texts that suggest when a government becomes destructive, it is not just the right, but also the duty, of the people to alter or abolish it.