What does this quote mean?!
“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to abolish it.” – Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence

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What does this quote mean?! 
“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to abolish it.” – Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence

prackham16 · Answer

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jamierox4ev3r · Answer

Thomas Jefferson is referring to the corruption of government. This is the whole reason why we can see that Jefferson himself believed in democracy, or the power of the people to vote for who they want

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

There also exists checks and balances, which allow for officials that are dirty to be kicked out of office.

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

Does that make more sense? @prackham16

prackham16 · Answer

Yes thank you :)

prackham16 · Answer

Do you know the meaning for this one at all? Had it not been for America, there had been no such thing as freedom left throughout the whole universe. -Thomas Paine @Jamierox4ev3r