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Which concept is central both to the Declaration of Independence and to Social Contract Theory

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The concept that is central both to the Declaration of Independence and to Social Contract Theory is the idea of all men being born with certain rights (freedom/ liberty, life, and property); government is created to protect man’s rights; and people have the right to change their government to protect their rights.

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the authority of the government should be derived from the consent of the governed

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