Question

7th Grade Civics Help?

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence reflects that colonists' believed government got its authority from the people?

"He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."
"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
"He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us."
"He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."

Answer 1

@TheSmartOne

Answer 2

@KEYS

Answer 3

Show me how smart you are

Answer 4

which answer choice mentions that the government gets its authority or power from the people or governed?

Answer 5

hmmm

Answer 6

B?

Answer 7

And please, don't just give me a random answer as the rest of the community on this does.

Answer 8

B is the best answer because the government assured the US that these rights were absolutely secured.

Answer 9

correct

Answer 10

thank you.

Answer 11

Thanks for verifying TSO :)

Answer 12

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