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Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. Which of the
following describes the main idea of this passage?
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.
A. A government that does not protect people's rights should be
overthrown.
B. Legitimate political authority can only be found in a democratic
government.
OC. Citizens in a monarchy can never truly experience political
freedom.
D. Great Britain has no right to tax its colonies without giving them
political rights.



Answer :

The main idea of the passage from the Declaration of Independence is: A. A government that does not protect people's rights should be overthrown. Explanation: 1. The excerpt emphasizes that if a government fails to serve its purpose of securing the safety and happiness of its people, the citizens have the right to change or abolish it. 2. This implies that a government that does not uphold the rights and well-being of its citizens should be replaced to ensure the protection of those rights. 3. Therefore, the main idea conveyed in the passage is the notion of overthrowing a government that does not fulfill its duty to safeguard the rights and welfare of the people.