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Does the Declaration of Independence set up the government

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no the declaration of independence is a glorified breakup letter from britain. the declaration states why were leaving britains power, and how we will EVENTUALLY have a government that prevents us from facing a tyrannical government
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The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful.
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