Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? "Among [certain unalienable rights] are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." "Prudence [dictates] that governments-should not be changed for light and transient causes." "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

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Rayna Hunt

28 July, 12:01

Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? "Among [certain unalienable rights] are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." "Prudence [dictates] that governments-should not be changed for light and transient causes." "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

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Mariana Dougherty · Answer 1

The second phrase, "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed", indicates that colonists are protesting their lack of representation because it states that for the government to have power, the people have to give their consent.