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,-That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. -Declaration of Independence, 1776 Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the text? A group of people who are unhappy with their government can overthrow that government to create a new one. The Laws of God and nature require that a group of people declare independence before they fight for independence. The truth is obvious: all humans are equal with the same rights to life, freedom, and happiness. Our government can make sure we have those rights, but government gets their power from the people. And if we don't like how they're ruling, we can change it. The truth is out there. We have rights to life, freedom, and whatever makes us happy, and our government can help make that happen. If they don't, we can just overthrow them. BE 2005 E LEAN​