Which of the following is NOT a part of America's Creed?

a. A purpose of government is to secure natural rights.

b. Justice requires that everyone contribute to society according to ability and that each receive according to need.

c. If government is destructive of rights, the people have a right to rebel against the government and seek to create a new one that is more likely to secure rights.

d. All men are created equal.

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Clayton Robbins

Social Studies

10 June, 03:51

Which of the following is NOT a part of America's Creed?

a. A purpose of government is to secure natural rights.

b. Justice requires that everyone contribute to society according to ability and that each receive according to need.

c. If government is destructive of rights, the people have a right to rebel against the government and seek to create a new one that is more likely to secure rights.

d. All men are created equal.

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b. Justice requires that everyone contribute to society according to ability and that each receive according to need.

Explanation:

The American Creed was first formulated by Thomas Jefferson, it is a statement defining the elements of American identity. The following are parts of the creed;

1. A purpose of government is to secure natural rights.

2. If government is destructive of rights, the people have a right to rebel against the government and seek to create a new one that is more likely to secure rights.

3. All men are created equal.

4. For government authority to be legitimate, it must be based on the consent of the governed.

It does not include the statement in option B which states that justice requires that everyone contribute to society according to ability and that each receive according to need.