"That to secure these rights, 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 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."
What are the two central ideas expressed in this passage, and how do they interact to support the overall purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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The central ideas are the role of government in securing rights and the right of the people to alter or abolish an unjust government, and they interact to assert that the people's rights are primary and should be protected by any just government.
The central ideas are the government’s duty to protect property rights and the protection of religious freedoms, and they interact to create a society based on religious tolerance and economic prosperity.
The central ideas are the importance of government structure and the need for armed rebellion, and they interact by showing that government is necessary for protection but can be overthrown if it fails to meet its purpose.
The central ideas are the need for fairness in government and the importance of international diplomacy, and they interact to show that America needs to balance fairness with cooperation.
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The correct response is:
The central ideas are the role of government in securing rights and the right of the people to alter or abolish an unjust government, and they interact to assert that the people's rights are primary and should be protected by any just government.
This aligns with the overall purpose of the Declaration of Independence, which emphasizes the importance of individual rights and the authority of the people to change their government when it fails to uphold those rights.
