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The Declaration of Independence — Quiz

Question 7 • MASTER COURSE United States History

Which best summarizes the social contract outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

Answer
A
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people must also protect their rights.
B
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states must also protect their rights.
C
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people can change their government if it fails to do so.
D
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states can challenge the government if it fails to do so.

Explanation

The Preamble says governments are created to secure people’s natural rights and get their powers from the consent of the governed. If a government fails to protect those rights, the people may alter or abolish it and establish a new one. That is best summarized by “people can change their government if it fails to do so.”

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