Question

Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence was heavily influenced by liberalism and Enlightenment thought (The founding fathers actually drew a lot of inspiration from Enlightenment philosophers such as John Locke and Rousseau). These characteristics included in these ideologies include freedom of speech/press, universal suffrage, equality under the law, liberty, etc. 

Answer 2

A belief of the natural rights of citizens

Step-by-step explanation:

That was the main point they were declaring for independence because the King was very unfair.