Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the
Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty?
A. These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and
Independent States, they are Absolved from all Allegiance to
the British Crown, and all political connection between them
and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved,
B. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for
Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have
been answered only by repeated injury
C. 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.
D. 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.