Question

1. \men are born and remain free and equal in rights. social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good ...\ —declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen, 1789 which enlightenment idea is reflected in this excerpt?

options:

• government authority based on a social contract
• the belief that citizens should place loyalty to the nation above all else
• division of government power into separate branches
• natural rights possessed by all individuals

Explanation:

The excerpt directly states that all people are born free and equal in rights, which aligns with the Enlightenment concept of natural rights—inalienable rights every individual possesses by birth. The other options do not match: social contract focuses on government legitimacy from citizen agreement, nationalism prioritizes national loyalty, and separation of powers is about splitting government authority.

Answer:

Natural rights possessed by all individuals