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The Declaration of Independence

Question 20 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

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 states must also protect their rights.
B
Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people 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 government is created to secure people’s rights and gets its authority from the consent of the governed. If a government fails to protect those rights and instead threatens them, the people have the right to change or replace it. This matches “people can change their government if it fails to do so.”

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