Which best summarizes the social contract outlined in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence? Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states must also protect their rights. Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people must also protect their rights. Government has the power to protect natural rights, but people can change their government if it fails to do so. Government has the power to protect natural rights, but states can challenge the government if it fails to do so.
ok so i'd say to eliminate the first 2 options. so as we know, Jefferson felt the purpose of government was to protect people's rights. if this did not happen an ended up the same as with the King, they could overthrow it. do you think C or D?
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