In the context of the Declaration, what does the term 'unalienable rights' mean?
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Correct answer: Rights that are inherent and cannot be taken away or given up
The term implies that these rights are granted by a 'Creator' rather than a government. Therefore, no human authority has the legitimate power to revoke them.
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