The passage below comes from the Declaration of Independence. "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 According to this passage, what is the principal role of government? A. To promote greater social equality B. To protect the natural rights of citizens C. To glorify the ruler in the eyes of the Creator D. To help individuals cooperate against the forces of nature.