"That whenever any Form of
Government becomes destructive of
these ends, it is the Right of the
People to alter or to abolish it, and
to institute new Government, laying
its foundation on such principles
and organizing its powers in such
form, as to them shall seem most
likely to effect their Safety and
Happiness."¹
According to the declaration, what
can citizens do if the government
threatens their rights?
O Change it
Petition authorities for change
