Question

unit 1.1 review
which of the following best reflects the sentiments of the excerpt?
\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. that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it.\

• declaration of independence, 1776

elimination tool
select one answer
a limited government
b the social contract
c federalism
d rule of law

Explanation:

The excerpt from the Declaration of Independence describes that people have natural - born rights, governments are established to secure these rights with the consent of the governed, and people have the right to change or abolish a government that fails to do so. This concept aligns with the social - contract theory which posits an agreement between the people and the government regarding rights and responsibilities.

Answer:

B. the social contract