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."
- Declaration of Independence
According to this passage from the Declaration of Independence, who gives government the power to exist?

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

According to this passage, the people give the government the power to exist. Without the people, there would be nothing to govern. If the people do not like the way the government is running, ex. taxation without representation, intolerable acts etc. (in the case of the American Revolution) they have a right to protest against their government, and with a strong enough will, overthrow it and establish a new government. Thus, the people give the power to exist to the government, so the correct option would be option B. My apologies if this is incorrect.