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Which Enlightenment principle is most clearly reflected in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence?


That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.

AEquality under the law
BSeparation of powers
CThe pursuit of happiness
DThe social contractpendence?

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The correct option is D.
In accordance with the theory of John Locke on government, a social contract exist between the people and the government. When a particular government refuse to fulfill his own end of the social contract, then the people have the right to kick out such a government.

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The answer is D

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