Question

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?

A. The Creator
B. The consent of the governed
C. The self-evident rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
D. The right of the people to institute a new government

Answer 1

According to the Declaration of Independence, the power of the government comes from the consent of the governed. The people of the United States, the governed ones, have the right to vote into office who they want in power. 

Answer 2

B. The consent of the governed.