Question

guided practice
literature selection
select the phrase or sentence which represents an appeal to authority.
from the declaration of independence
we, therefore, the representatives of the united states of america in
general congress assembled, appealing to the supreme judge of
the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do in the name and by
authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish
and declare that these united colonies are and of right ought to be
free and independent states; that they are absolved from all
allegiance to the british crown, and that all political connection
between them and the state of great britain is and ought to be
totally dissolved; and that as free and independent states, they
have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances,
establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which
independent states may of right do.
a. as free and independent states, they have full power
b. these united colonies are and of right ought to be free
c. in the name and by authority of the good people of these colonies

Explanation:

This phrase explicitly references acting with the backing (authority) of the colonists, framing the declaration as an appeal to that legitimate popular authority. The other options focus on the status of the states or their rights, not an appeal to authority.

Answer:

C. in the name and by authority of the good people of these colonies