According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the selections below is the primary reason "governments are instituted among men"? Select one: A. provide robust social services B. separate church and state C. secure the right of taxation D. protect citizens natural rights

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Cristofer Rowland

1 July, 13:29

According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the selections below is the primary reason "governments are instituted among men"? Select one: A. provide robust social services B. separate church and state C. secure the right of taxation D. protect citizens natural rights

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Kamron Lynch · Answer 1

D. protect citizens natural rights

Explanation:

In the Declaration of independendence its states that all men are created equal, and that they have certain rights that can not be taken away from them and they give the example of the right to life, to liberty and the pursuit of happines, and the declaration of independence also states that:

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,"

So the answer would be governments are instituted to: D. protect citizens natural rights

Averi Benitez · Answer 2

The primary reason for the phrase: governments are instituted among men means their purpose is to protect the natural rights of citizens. Failure to do so means that the citizenry have the right to change those realities.