<p>Could somebody please grade me on this essay .</p>
<p>Prompt :Whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends [the natural rights of men] , it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it , and to institute new government, laying it's foundation on such principles and organizing it's powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness . </p>
<p>The declaration of independence</p>
<p>Assignment : Does questioning authority make a society stronger ? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading , studies , experience, or observations .</p>
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<p>Essay:</p>
<p>I Strongly believe that questioning authority does make a society stronger. Those who govern society tend to become autocratic unless there is a constant check on them. It is true that any form of government should be of the people , for the people and by the people . However , those in the government may sometimes look upon themselves as rulers and the people as subjects . Such an outlook weakens the very foundations of society . Many times in history , the people have reacted very violently to suchunquestioned authority . Reacting violently is very different from questioning authority . If authority becomes absolute , the freedom of man becomes ambiguous . The word 'society' brings images of peaceful and harmonious groups of people living together as a community to ones mind. Such a utopian vision can only be realized when everybody in the group has a say in what the group does. Questioning authority certainly makes a society stronger because every person in that society feels more secure , they don't feel that they are oppressed and that they are being "ruled" by someone. It gives everybody a sense of happiness , knowing that they can question anything that they feel isn't correct. I feel that dissent is the strongest form of patriotism .</p>
<p>There have been many examples in history where people have grown closer because of a united struggle against an oppressive authority . India has always been a land of religious diversity .This religious diversity has also led to a wide gulf between the two major ethnic groups , the hindus and the muslims . During the independence movement , the Hindus and Muslims , who weren't on very friendly terms , came together to fight for a common cause and question the authority of the british rule . This, in effect , made the society stronger . During the french revolution , people who were tired of monarchical government rebelled against it . They dethroned the king and established a government based on the rules that they framed . An anonymous quote says "As many days as I have questioned my own existance, it would be a flaw to live an entire life without questioning authority.This clearly shows that blindly following convention and not thinking about it or questioning it makes lives uninteresting .</p>
<p>In conclusion , I would like to say that questioning authority is a tool that everybody in society has . They can use it for the improvement of their society . It is also an inalienable right granted by the constitution to the citizens of a country . It should be used carefully , and authority should be questioned in a civilized manner . But if used effectively , it can make the society stronger.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for the help . </p>
<p>Anuraag</p>