“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—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.”

Question

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—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.”

The theme of this passage from the Declaration of Independence is best described as: (15 points)

A) the people must remove any government that destroys rights
B) certain truths are easily understood
C) life, liberty, and happiness are the most important rights
D) new government brings safety and happiness

Answer 1

The theme of this passage from the Declaration of Independence can be determined by analyzing the content and main ideas presented. Let's break it down:

The passage begins by stating that there are certain "self-evident" truths, including the equality and unalienable rights of all men. It also acknowledges that these rights are endowed by a Creator.

The passage then emphasizes that the purpose of governments is to secure these rights, and that they derive their powers from the consent of the governed. It further explains that if a government becomes destructive of these rights, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and establish a new government based on principles that promote their safety and happiness.

Given this analysis, the theme of this passage is best described as:

A) the people must remove any government that destroys rights

This theme is supported by the assertions that governments exist to secure people's rights, that they derive their powers from the consent of the governed, and that people have the right to alter or abolish a government that fails in its purpose.

Answer 2

The theme of this passage from the Declaration of Independence is best described as:

A) the people must remove any government that destroys rights

Answer 3