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.

According to this excerpt, when do people have the right to overthrow a government

Which one is right

• when that government reorganizes and creates new institutions
when that government engages in destructive warfare
• when that government consents to give its power to the people
when that government takes away people's natural rights

Answer 1

• when that government becomes destructive of the unalienable rights of its people

Answer 2

According to this excerpt, the people have the right to overthrow a government when that government becomes destructive of the rights mentioned earlier, which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. So, the correct statement is: when that government takes away people's natural rights.

Answer 3

According to the excerpt you provided, people have the right to overthrow a government when that government becomes destructive of the ends of securing the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In other words, people have the right to alter or abolish a government when it infringes upon or takes away the natural rights of its citizens. The correct answer option would be: when that government takes away people's natural rights.