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Read the source and answer the question. “I do, [by] the authority to me given by

Read the source and answer the question. “I do, [by] the authority to me given by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law
I do require every person ... to resort to His Majesty's standard, or be looked upon as
traitors His Majesty's government, ... [subject to] the penalty..."
-Proclamation of Virginia governor Lord Dunmore, 1775
What can be inferred about Lord Dunmore from the excerpt above?
O He is a mercenary
O He is a Patriot
O He is a minuteman
O He is a Loyalist
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milkshakegrande101
milkshakegrande101
4,8(88 marks)

Loyalist

Explanation: Im think Is loyalist (im not sure dont be mad at me)

CoolBro92
CoolBro92
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The correct answer is “to prevent the government from abusing people’s rights.

Explanation:

The constitution has been amended several times but the first ten amendments to the constitution is the bill of right. The essence or motivation behind the bill of right is to give power to the people and were adopted on December 15, 1971.

Further Explanation:

It was drafted in New York City and written by James Madison. The bill of right provides absolute freedom to the citizens and limits the power of the government. It serves as medium to checkmate government excesses and give a right of personal autonomy, liberty to the people.

This bill has greatly impacted governance positively and makes the people to be conscious of government doings and undoing.  

There are 10 bills of right in the order of amendment which include:

Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press including right to assembly and petition, The Right to keep and Bear Arms, No quartering of soldiers, Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures, Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property, Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases e.g. right to a speedy and public trial,Rights in Civil Cases, Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments ForbiddenOther Rights Kept by the People Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and the People.

The bill of right is the power given to the people and cannot be taken away.

LEARN MORE:

According to the preamble to the bill of rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights Compare the language of the english bill of rights and the american bill of rights List two rights that are found in the English bill of rights that are found in the U.S bill of rights  

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