Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Reasoning

Please watch the following video: Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Reasoning

Read the beginning of the Declaration of  Independence:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. “

1. What level(s) of Kohlberg’s Theory were our founding father’s thinking at based on this document (ie. what level of moral development were they operating at while creating this document)? Hint: do not bring up their actions vs. this document text. Only look at the level of thinking demonstrated in the document itself. 

2. Find a current law that is on the books in any state that is written at a different level of moral development? Describe what level you think the law is written at and why.