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."

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

social contract
social contract

anti-federalism
anti-federalism

natural rights
natural rights

bicameralism

Answer 1

Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
5 days ago

The theory reflected in this portion of the Declaration of Independence is social contract. This concept emphasizes that governments derive their authority from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to change or dismantle a government that does not serve their interests.