What are the natural rights that the Declaration of Independence says a government should protect?
A.
rights that all people are born with
B.
rights that people earn by working hard
C.
rights that the government gives to people
D.
rights that people buy from the government
A. rights that all people are born with
The Declaration of Independence states that governments are instituted to secure the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all individuals. These rights are considered natural rights that all people are born with and should be protected by the government.