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.\ the declaration of independence this quote from the declaration of independence is referring to the principle of a federalism. b limited government. c checks and balances. d one person, one vote.

Explanation:

• Option A: Federalism is about the division of power between national and state governments, which is not related to this quote.
• Option B: The quote says governments get their just powers from the consent of the governed and exist to secure rights, which aligns with limited government (government power is limited by the people's consent and the need to protect rights).
• Option C: Checks and balances is about branches of government checking each other, not related to this quote's focus on government power from consent.
• Option D: "One person, one vote" is about equal voting, not related to the quote's theme of government power and rights.

Answer:

B. limited government