Question

that all men are... equally free & independent, & have certain... rights, of which they can not by any compact, deprive or divest remove their posterity future generations; among which are the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. -virginia declaration of rights, 1776
in the excerpt above, the authors of the virginia declaration of rights are describing rights they consider-
(1 point)
o natural and possessed at birth
o defined by the courts
o granted to citizens by their government
o protected under religious doctrine

Explanation:

The Virginia Declaration of Rights emphasizes inherent rights of men, which are natural and present from birth, not defined by courts, granted by government, or protected by religious doctrine.

Answer:

natural and possessed at birth