The Declaration of Independence was based on the social contract theory, which stated that
a. a government had the right to determine its own levels of freedom for its societies.
b. taxation was a natural consequence of government.
c. government creates order, and it is up to society to preserve its own liberty.
d. political authority preserves natural rights and is based on the consent of those governed.
e. equality was more important than liberty, even at the expense of order.
Ans: d. political authority preserves natural rights and is based on the consent of those governed.
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