Question

where does government get its power? when should government be changed or altered? what does jefferson mean that government should not be changed for \light and transient causes\? what word does jefferson use to show the king as an absolute tyrant?

Explanation:

1. According to the Declaration of Independence, government gets its power from the consent of the governed. This is based on the social - contract theory where people give up some rights to the government in exchange for protection and order.
2. Government should be changed or altered when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism.
3. Jefferson means that government should not be changed for "light and transient causes" to emphasize the seriousness and permanence of the reasons for revolution. Stable government is important, and changes should be made only when there are fundamental and long - standing grievances.
4. Jefferson uses words like "tyrant" and describes the King's actions as "repeated injuries and usurpations" to show him as an absolute tyrant.

Answer:

1. From the consent of the governed.
2. When there is a long train of abuses and usurpations aiming at absolute Despotism.
3. To emphasize the seriousness of reasons for revolution and the importance of stable government.
4. Words like "tyrant", "repeated injuries and usurpations".