The Declaration of Independence marked a permanent break between the colonists and Great Britain. How is this historical document significant to the concept of rights in United States history?
A
It asserts that most rights should be granted to citizens by the government, and helped establish the concept of voting rights.
B
It affirms that the state has a right to establish an official religion as long as all citizens are ensured equal treatment under the law.
C
It states that some rights will depend solely upon the law, and helped establish the importance of the judicial branch of government.
D
It argues that some rights are granted to citizens simply because they are human beings, and helped establish the concept of human rights.