Question

read the excerpt and answer the question. 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. - preamble to the declaration of independence. what was the purpose of this section of the declaration of independence? a. to outline the form and responsibilities of each branch of the new independent government b. to establish the right of the people to overthrow a government that takes away their natural rights c. to formally express the intention of the thirteen colonies to declare their independence from england d. to describe in detail the ways that the colonists felt they had been abused by the king of england

Explanation:

The text mentions that when a government becomes destructive of people's natural rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness), the people have the right to alter or abolish it. This emphasizes the people's right to overthrow a government that violates their natural rights.

Answer:

B. to establish the right of the people to overthrow a government that takes away their natural rights