Which of the following principles is stated in the Declaration of Independence?

People have the right to free speech.
People have the right to free speech.

Governments are appointed by God.
Governments are appointed by God.

British taxes were too high.
British taxes were too high.

Governments must be representative of the people.

Governments must be representative of the people.

The principle stated in the Declaration of Independence is that governments must be representative of the people