Regular Questions for "The Declaration of the Rights of Man"

 

For each, explain which numbered right answers the question and what that answer is.  Answer in complete sentences.  Grammar and spelling count.

 

1. From what source does the justification for law come?

2. Do Frenchmen have the right of free speech?

3. Who has the right to decide what taxes are?

4. Are the police allowed to elect people without a clear legal charge?

5. What are the natural rights of man?

6. Can the government take away a person's home or land?

7. Do the French have freedom of religion?

8. Can the government grant some people higher status than other people?

9. Will the rich have to pay more taxes than the poor?

10. Do the French believe that people are innocent until proven guilty?

11. How was the "Declaration of the Rights of Man" written?