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How do the protestors with the signs saying "A livable planet is an unalienable right” and "Life, liberty, property” use the Declaration of Independence to express an opinion? The signs reference the role of the government in protecting the natural rights of the people. The signs list the grievances of the citizens against the government in a specific way. The signs establish the obligation of people to create a new government if the old one fails. The signs identify a specific failure of the government and gives ways it can be fixed.

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A. The signs reference the role of the government in protecting the natural rights of the people.

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Answer:

The signs reference the role of the government in protecting the natural rights of the people.

Step-by-step explanation:

Taking into consideration the signs that the protesters carry, their demands seem to be regarding the safety and security of the rights of not only the people but also that of the whole planet, including the planets and animals. The reference to "Life, Liberty, and Property" in their protest also suggest their intention of demanding for the protection of the whole planet including Mother Earth.

And so, with these signs, the protesters utilizes the Declaration of Independence in emphasizing their demands of the natural rights of the people. The demand that the people have the right to have a livable planet and be safe is an undeniable right. that With the Declaration a part of their reference, they are alluding to the role of the government in ensuring the protection of the people's natural rights.

Thus, the correct answer is the first option.

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