Question

Which political principle is set forth in this quote from the Declaration of Independence?

"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

A. rule of law

B. individual rights

C. popular sovereignty

D. natural rights

Answer 1

based on the quote , the political principle that set forth in that quote is :
C. popular sovereignty
It means that the government activities should be done by the consent of its people

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Answer 2

The political principle that is set forth in the quote from the Declaration of Independence is C. popular sovereignty.