The Declaration of Independence embodies social contract theory by outlining the colonists' beliefs that the monarchy had violated their rights and liberties. According to social contract theory, governments are established to protect the rights of the people, and if a government fails to do so, the people have the right to alter or abolish it. The document articulates the grievances against the king, illustrating the breach of this social contract and justifying the colonies' decision to seek independence.
Summarize how the Declaration of Independence embodies social contract theory in action.(1 point)
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The Declaration of Independence lists the how the monarchy protected the people.
The Declaration of Independence lists the how the monarchy protected the people.
The Declaration of Independence lists all of the ways that the colonists felt their liberties had been violated by the king.
The Declaration of Independence lists all of the ways that the colonists felt their liberties had been violated by the king.
The Declaration of Independence was the first U.S. Constitution.
The Declaration of Independence was the first U.S. Constitution.
The Declaration of Independence describes how the United States government is arranged.
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