Question

in 1776, the declaration of independence stated that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

1. what was one effect of this idea?

colonists created new monarchies in the american states like that of britain.
colonists stopped resisting taxation from britain and accepted their policies.
it encouraged colonists to break away from britain and inspired democratic movements.
colonists accepted stronger government regulation from the british monarchy.

Explanation:

The idea that governments derive power from the consent of the governed challenged British rule as the colonists did not consent to British - imposed policies. This inspired them to break away and led to democratic ideas where the people have a say in government.

Answer:

It encouraged colonists to break away from Britain and inspired democratic movements.