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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

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There is a contract between government and governed.

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"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"

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"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"

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No taxation without representation.

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"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."

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"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."

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Meaning: People should organize government according to what protects their rights i.e. a constitution.

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"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"

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"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"

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Meaning: If a government doesn't cater to the people then they have the right to change it.

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

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The rights of human beings are insured by the Creator i.e. God.

khatab

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"We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by

repeated injury."

This shows that the colonists weren't happy with their social contract between themselves and Great Britain and tried to have it changed, only to cause violent responses from the King.
Timothy Witnauer

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"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature"

The fact that the colonists had to give up their representation in turn for the passing of a law shows how important representation in government is.
Timothy Witnauer

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that

Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient

causes"

This quote shows that the government will not change due to its limited power from a written constitution.
Timothy Witnauer

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from

the consent of the governed"

This quote explains how government is created and run by the people of the nation (the governed).
Timothy Witnauer

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"...all men are created equal, that

they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among

these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

This quote explains the three natural rights that every human is given by their "creator".
Timothy Witnauer

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms."
The colonies constantly reached out to Britain asking for equal representation in the government only to be constantly denied. They are not in agreement with the social contract and have been asking for a change that they have been repeatedly denied.
- Eric Wagner

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"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only."
The tyrannical view of the King that is brought up by the colonists shows that representation is very important to a government and since the colonists didn't have any in the British government they believed that the government was treating them unjustly.
- Eric Wagner

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."
The people don't want to be ruled by Britain anymore. The people conveyed their opinions, but the government ignored these signs which made this worse.
-Jessica Simon

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"That these United

Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be

totally dissolved..."
The colonies break free from Britain and regain their independence. This gives them their natural rights back under a new government.
-Jessica Simon

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable,  than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
The government should respect the rights of the people and if they don't it is just for the people to rise up against it.
- Eric Wagner

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable,  than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed."
This quote states the government doesn't have the power to do whatever they want- they have to follow the constitution. The people have the right to overthrow their government if there's a valid reason.
-Jessica Simon

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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
The people are the most powerful and influential part of any government and can overthrow a government if it becomes too powerful.
- Eric Wagner

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

This quote explains people choose who they want to be their leader. Leaders can only stay in power until the people decide other wise. The government is formed based on the people, not the other way around.
-Jessica Simon

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"
All people have natural rights that are given to them at birth. Those rights can only be stripped away by people and if you give a group rights, you're just allowing them to exercise their natural rights that you had stripped from them.
- Eric Wagner

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"
This quote states that all people have natural rights, that can't be taken away from them.
-Jessica Simon

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"...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."

This quote illustrates the idea of a limited government by referencing that a government must have a foundation laid upon specific principles with which it conducts its governing of a people. In other words, the government is limited in that it must carry out acts that follow the specific principles (which are established within the United States Constitution).

-Gabriel R.

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Rights out to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved"

Britain will no longer rule over the United States. The United States should be free and should have the power to build a new government.

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"Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us."

This quote explains how the American people have wanted representation for a while and they lacked this under the control of Great Britain.

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."

The people no longer want to be governed by Britain.

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"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..."

This quote explains that if the people feel as though their government is unjust, or going against the Declaration of Independence, they have the right to come together to alter the government for change.

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

Nothing should be changed until the problem is solved. If a government destroys or doesn't respect the rights, the people are allowed to overthrow.

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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

Citizens have the right to choose their government and have all rights to abolish them.

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"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States..."

This quote explains how the government's power is limited to this Constitution and it is in writing what needs to be followed if ever needed to look back upon ("solemnly publish and declare").

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

This quote is the simple "definition" of natural law. People are born with their rights.

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

This quote explains how the government is not formed off of just anything but is formed off of the people; "the governed".

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..."

This quote explains how people are born with rights, unalienable rights, that are not given or received but already had in everyday life.

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"He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only."

When the quote denounces the King of Great Britain, it notes the importance of representation in the legislature, calling this a right inestimable to the citizens of the country. Thus, the characteristic of having democratically appointed representatives is elevated as being vital to the nation, with a breach of this being seen as tyrannical.

-Gabriel R.

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'these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved." The colonists believed that they had the right to a representative form of democratic government which Great Britain didn't allow them. They wanted their inalienable right and the right to be heard. Before, they weren't represented or democratic under the control of Great Britain.
-Ethan D'Angelo

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¨ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness¨

This quote states that all people have rights given to them from birth by whomever they believe in

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"That these United

Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be

totally dissolved..."
The colonies want complete independence from Britain. They want no representation. This new government gives the colonies a chance to represent themselves.
- Jaime

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
The people have expressed their issues but the government has not done anything about it, causing tensions to grow even more.
- Jaime

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that

Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by

abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. "
A government does not have the power do whatever they want,  the constitution is set to prevent that.
- Jaime

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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
People have the right to choose their government leaders, and if deemed necessary have the power to remove them as well.
- Jaime

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

This quote demonstrates the ideal as it directly states that governments are founded among Men (humanity/general term for the people), and obtain all of their authority and power when people consent to be under its jurisdiction, and to abide by its ruling.

-Gabriel R.

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¨He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures¨

In this statement condemning the lack of consent they show that they support the idea of representation because they include the lack of representation in their list of grievances for independence from the king of Britain

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among

these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
This quote claims that all people are born with given rights that cannot be taken away.
- Jaime

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¨Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.¨

This quote states that the people can change their government, and it is their right to do so, only if their are a long pattern of human rights violations, and not only if they disagree. This shows that the people has an responsibility with society

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¨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.¨

This quote says that the government should be based on a foundation of principles and organized power, which is what a constitution is for.

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among

these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

This quote demonstrates the ideal by claiming that people inherit rights at birth from an external source (be it nature, or God). In whatever process creates people they receive those rights of life, liberty, and happiness. The endowment of these rights is outside of human intervention.

-Gabriel R.

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¨That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,¨

This clearly states that government comes from those who are governed

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"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."

This quote explains that the people under the control of a government have a natural right to replace a neglectful or abusive governing power. The implicit agreement lies within the citizens' consent to the authority of a government so long as the government continues to protect their rights (and secure their safety and happiness).

-Gabriel R.

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". After struggling with Britain over and over again, the American people decide to break free. This allows them to gain back their natural rights along with their rights under a government.-Christy Konczal

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury". The people are fed up with the way that Britain is running things. Although they have expressed their concerns, the government has not done a thing to help them.-Christy Konczal

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"...these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved." Because the British Parliament continuously imposed on the natural rights of the colonists, they are declaring independence from a monarchy to carry out a democratic form of government in which they have desired representation.
-Amanda Plumley

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". When the colonies became independent from Great Britain, they were allowed to do as they please. They were able to create their represented government as they wanted.
-Kaitlyn G

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"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". A government does not have the ability to do whatever they please just because they are a government. A constitution is in place to keep the government in line.-Christy Konczal

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"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". People have the right to vote for someone that they wish to see in office, and if they are not pleased with who they elected, that person can be removed with just cause. Without people to govern, there would be no government.

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"In every stage of these Oppressions, We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have only been answered by repeated injury." The social contract that states that a government should protect the rights of its people has not been followed by the British Parliament, so the colonists are taking matters into their own hands, rightfully so.
-Amanda Plumley

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable,  than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." This demonstrates that  it is the peoples right to overthrow their government if they have just reason,  and that a written agreement will ensure that history does not repeat itself.
-Amanda Plumley

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed".
The people should have a say in their government and their acts too. There should be an open relationship between the two where they are always on the same page.
-Kaitlyn G

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"That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." The people choose who their government leaders will be, and these leaders may only stay in power as long as the people approve of it.
-Amanda Plumley

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"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." This clearly claims that every man is born with these rights, and nothing can take these rights away.
-Amanda Plumley

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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that

they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among

these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". The constitution has a job to limit the government's action. Once they have overstepped  and or abuse power, said government should be abolished and replaced.
-Kaitlyn G

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" By dissolving ties with Great Britain, the colonies can now govern themselves and create the representative government that they have desired to have.
- Noah Kubisty

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"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". The people should have a right to represent their government. And therefore when their rights aren't protected, they are able to fix it and create a better government.
-Kaitlyn G

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms"
The colonists want to break away and make change on their own because the British crown won't allow them to.
- Noah Kubisty

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Everyone on Earth automatically has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The government is in charge of protecti

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." Constitutions set rules for governing bodies to follow. If they step their boundaries, and abuse power, they must be abolished and replaced.
- Noah Kubisty

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Every person is born with these rights, and no one can take them away from them.
-Kaitlyn G

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"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." If any government seeks to reduce our civil liberties and our ability to self govern, it's our duty to amend or overthrow that government and provide a new governing body that will support our civil liberties.
- Noah Kubisty

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"that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" Every person is born with these set of rights, and no governing body can ever take them away from somebody.
- Noah Kubisty

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved". The Colonies want to be totally independent from Great Britain, where they were having no representation. By forming this new government, the Colonists have the opportunity to create something representative.
-Gillian Samul

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed". The people should have the ability to influence how their Government acts. There needs to be a relationship between the two where both parties have a say.
-Gillian Samul

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"That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved," The colonists wanted to establish a new government for themselves- a representative form of democratic government- that they were not offered in Great Britain. They believed they had the right to become independent from the British.
-Elizabeth Zomeri

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed," Governments should be, and essentially are, controlled by its' People. The People are given the ability to choose how their government performs.
-Elizabeth Zomeri

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed". The Constitution's job is to limit the power of the Government, and if the Government fails to comply with that checking of power, it should be abolished.
-Gillian Samul

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"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --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". People have the right to be represented in their government, and should it become tyrannical or fail to protect their rights, they have the right to change it.
-Gillian Samul

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"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" The colonists believe that Great Britain fails to protect their natural rights. The colonists their for, believe that they have the right to cut ties with Great Britain and declare independence and for their own representative government.
-Noah D.

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"that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Everyone is born with these rights, and they cannot be reversed or stripped from them.
-Gillian Samul

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A Constitution is meant to limit and shape the power of a government. If a government goes beyond its boundaries, those people should suffer because of it.
-Elizabeth Zomeri

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury." The colonists want to make changes between themselves, and their mother country, Great Britain. What they get in turn is violence against. Making the issues they want to change worse.
-Noah D.

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." Constitutions are meant to set the rules for a government. Those that abuse said constitution should suffer for it.
-Noah D.

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"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." When a government doesn't protect the peoples natural rights, the people have the right to over through said government.
-Noah D.

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"that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." No law that any government passes doesn't surpass natural laws.
-Noah D.

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"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," It is The People's right to have say in their government, and when they believe the government is not working properly to protect their rights, they have the ability to fix and change it. The People can create a new government that they believe is better fit, and performs its job more correctly.
-Elizabeth Zomeri

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"that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness", Every person is born with their natural rights, which are universal and inalienable- no human law has the ability to take those away from somebody.
-Elizabeth Zomeri

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms." The colonists have repeatedly asked for changes between them and Great Britain. They want to change the social contract and are not in agreement with the society they live in.
-Ethan D'Angelo

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Government long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A Government should not be changed even if those living under it are to suffer. If someone goes beyond the boundaries of the Government shall suffer.
-Ethan D'Angelo

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"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." It's the peoples right the overthrow or change the government if the government can't protect their basic rights.
-Ethan D'Angelo

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"a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." All people will separate from something and all want change.
-Ethan D'Angelo

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"these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved" we must be free and something is unjust it will not be stood for if change won't be made then the people will make that change. Something that a democrat will fight for a system that will not allow for complete unjust and watch it sit idealy by showing that a government that stands by these ideals will be made and overthrow the old and unjust one -Adam Dunn

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"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms" all of the people in the Americas are constantly asking for change but returned with violence so they can all agree that they are being hurt and it's unacceptable. Change needs to be made as it is inhumane, something that a society should know if it harms them. If there is inhumane acts against anyone democrats will want the best and to have that thing changed -Adam Dunn

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"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed." A constitution that abuse is not tolerated but discomfort is and that if they go beyond those boundaries people will suffer so as a result there needs to be limits to the power. Democrats only want the best and not suffering for something else - Adam Dunn

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"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security" If something is to happen with a government it is in the peoples hands to make sure it is fixed or just, it is always the people at the end of the day deciding what is right and wrong with them. Democrats will call out the wrongs in a government because they do not like corruptness in any case -Adam Dunn

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"a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." We are born this way with a respect given to us, it is only the law of nature that beings will separate from something aka the law of nature, we are all beings that want change something democrats believe in - Adam Dunn

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 solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War,

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 solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War,

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unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records

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unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records

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That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --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

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That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --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

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 decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

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 decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.