History

Gretchen Guerrero

15 July, 04:36

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following describes the main idea of this passage?

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. 1

A. A government that does not protect people's rights should be overthrown.

B. Citizens in a monarchy can never truly experience political freedom.

C. Great Britain has no right to tax its colonies without giving them political rights.

D. Legitimate political authority can only be found in a democratic government.