Which statement correctly identifies the Declaration of Independence's impact on the Constitution?

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• The Constitution overrides the government that the Declaration of Independence had described.
• The Constitution makes the Declaration of Independence a legal document.
• The Constitution establishes a government that protects the rights mentioned in the declaration.
• The Constitution provides more proof that the grievances listed in the declaration were fair.

1 answer

The statement that correctly identifies the Declaration of Independence's impact on the Constitution is:

• The Constitution establishes a government that protects the rights mentioned in the declaration.

This reflects the intention of the Constitution to create a framework for governance that upholds the principles of liberty and rights for which the Declaration of Independence calls.