Question
What principle is described in these lines from the Declaration of Independence?
"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."
a
natural rights
b
the right of resistance
c
the right to due process
d
the right to free speech
"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."
a
natural rights
b
the right of resistance
c
the right to due process
d
the right to free speech
Answers
GPT-5 mini
b
The passage expresses the people's right to resist or overthrow a government that violates their rights — the right of resistance (right of revolution).
The passage expresses the people's right to resist or overthrow a government that violates their rights — the right of resistance (right of revolution).