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An excerpt from "The Declaration of Independence"

"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."

This excerpt demonstrates how the founding fathers were influenced by which idea?
A. Enumerated Powers
B. Federalism
C. Natural Rights
D. Social Contract

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Answer:

I think it is Enumerated Powers? (correct me if I am wrong plz)

Step-by-step explanation:

It says that it is the People's rights that we overthrow the government if it gets too out of hand. It also says it in the Constitution.

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