The theory reflected in this portion of the Declaration of Independence is social contract. This theory posits that governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive to their rights and interests.
Use the passage to answer the question. "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 abolish it." What theory is reflected in this portion of the Declaration of Independence? (4 points) Responses natural rights natural rights anti-federalism anti-federalism bicameralism bicameralism social contract
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