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What is the meaning of this quote form the Declaration of Independence? "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men..." a Rights can only be given by the government b Only men have rights in the government c The purpose of government is to ensure people’s rights d Governments must be destroyed to secure rights

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C. The purpose of government is to ensure people's rights

Step-by-step explanation:

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men..." in simpler terms, this means, to secure the rights that people have, governments are made by the people.

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