Question

the declaration of independence undermined the power of absolute monarchies by arguing what? people have the power to govern themselves. aristocracies are more stable than monarchies. monarchies must be constitutionally limited.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence is rooted in the idea of popular sovereignty, which holds that the legitimate source of governmental power comes from the people, not an absolute monarch. This directly undermines the authority of absolute monarchies by asserting self-governance as a fundamental right. The other options do not align with the core argument of the document: it does not advocate for aristocracies, and while later frameworks would limit monarchies constitutionally, the Declaration's key challenge to absolute rule is the people's right to self-govern.

Answer:

People have the power to govern themselves.