That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States . . . And that all political connection between them and the State of Greater Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. Lee uses the phrase “are, and of right ought to be” when referring to independence. What is the difference in meaning between “are” or “is” and “ought to be”?

Which statement best describes the relationship between the rule of law and democratic forms of government? o a. the rule of law ensures that leaders can only exercise the powers the people give them. b. the rule of law requires direct democracies to introduce representative government. o c. the rule of law allows elected officials to issue extremely harsh punishments for criminals. o d. the rule of law prevents democracies from growing too large to be efficiently governed.

What document does the second paragraph of the declaration of independence echo

Plz me on september 17, 1860to the union and confederate army’s fought the in maryland. it was one of the bloodiest battles in the civil war. a. battle of the seven pines. b. battle of antietam c. first battle of bull run. d. second battle of bull run.