According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?

the Creator'

the consent of the governed

the self-evident rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

the right of the people to institute a new government

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?

the Creator'

the consent of the governed

the self-evident rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

the right of the people to institute a new government

anonymous · Answer

Either C, or D

anonymous · Answer

the self evident rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

anonymous · Answer

did i get it right??

anonymous · Answer

its D

anonymous · Answer

The consent of the governed, of course.  The relevant text is in the Preamble:

"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..."

dragon123mama · Answer

it's the consent of the governed