What does it mean to say that the Declaration of Independence is a creedal document? a-The Declaration of Independence establishes the fundamental principles (“all men created equal”) that guided the framers to create a energetic but limited government to secure American’s liberty through the Constitution of 1787. b-The Declaration of Independence says that only white men can participate politically, and should retain all power in the United States. c-The Declaration of Independence is the governing document that establishes the institutions of government.