Question

The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence establishes

general principles about the rights of man and the role of government. What is the most likely reason that Jefferson included this section?
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.
A. It introduces a point of agreement before addressing points of conflict.
B. It expresses the premises on which he draws his conclusion.
C. It helps maintain a neutral tone by speaking in generalities rather
than specifics.
D. It explains why he feels insecure about the colonies being under
British rule.

Answer 1

B. It expresses the premises on which he draws his conclusion.

not A because its the constitution not a redress

not C because of the word "neutral". there's nothing neutral about the declaration of independence

not D because of the word "insecure". declaration of independence is not written insecurely