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Which of the following concepts is from the Enlightenment and can be seen in the Declaration of Independence?

A.
If a government becomes too powerful, the people have the right to abolish it and start a new one.
B.
All members within a society should have the right to privacy within their homes and personal lives.
C.
Government should be broken into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
D.
People should be granted the freedom of speech, religion, and expression.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

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A. If a government becomes too powerful, the people have the right to abolish it and start a new one.

On Edg, this is the correct answer to the question "Which of the following concepts is from the Enlightenment and can be seen in the Declaration of Independence?"

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A! B and D are in the bill of rights and C was a decision that wasn’t made until the declaration had already been written leaving A as your answer! Good luck, hope this helps! :)
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