(these are all different questions) 1. according to the declaration of independence, how is the power of government limited or restricted? 2. which document had the greatest influence on jefferson’s ideas when he penned the declaration of independence? explain. 3. what did the authors of these documents believe was the appropriate balance between individual rights and government authority? 4. why was it important for the authors of all three documents to emphasize limited government power and the protection of individual liberty?

1.Constitution is separation of powers OR GIVE THE GOVERNMENT THE POWER ACCORDING WITH THE LAW

2.Draft of a Constitution for Virginia, predecessor of The Declaration Of Independence

explanation >  a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, wrote at least three drafts of a Virginia constitution. Jefferson's drafts are not only important for their influence on the Virginia government, they are direct predecessors the Declaration of Independence

3. The states and the federal government have both exclusive and concurrent powers, which help to explain the negotiation over the balance of power between

4. . Governments also hold a monopoly on power and are therefore in a better position to deny people these rights. So if you want to protect people's individual rights you need to limit the government's power in order to prevent abuse and promote liberty.

the statement the greek philosophers aristotle and plato would be most likely to agree with is statement c, a countries leader should be motivated by the common good of the country.

they united the colonies in their fight against the british.