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The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government

becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it."
These words describe the Enlightenment idea of...

1- need to ensure the king is respected
2-return to a society that has no central authority
3-social contract between government and the people
4-need for counties to only adopt one form of religion or worship

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Answer:

3. Social contract between government and the people

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement in the DOI represents the Enlightenment idea of a social contract between the people and the government.

In the social contract, people exchange some of their rights for protection from the government.

If the government ever becomes oppressive, the people have the right to create a new government, as part of the social contract.

So, this statement in the DOI represents the idea of a social contract.

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