Florida Civics Literacy (FCLE) Practice Exam

Which right did the colonists consider inalienable in the Declaration of Independence?

1. Right to bear arms

2. Freedom of speech

3. Pursuit of happiness

4. Right to privacy

The correct answer is: Pursuit of happiness

The answer is C. Pursuit of happiness. This is because in the Declaration of Independence, it states that all individuals have the right to pursue their own happiness and well-being. The other choices, while also important rights, were not specifically mentioned as inalienable in the Declaration of Independence. The right to bear arms and freedom of speech were later added in the Bill of Rights, while the right to privacy was not explicitly stated until much later in the Fourth Amendment. Therefore, C is the best answer as it is the only one that directly relates to the Declaration of Independence and its inalienable rights.