The Declaration of Independence Goes Beyond the Enlightenment Idea of Popular

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence goes beyond the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty because it asserts that

A) rebellion is never an accepted reaction to poor government.
B) government military action is sometimes necessary to provide for security.
C) colonial unrest will result in political despotism.
D) a people can throw off a government and provide new securities for their future existence.
E) all males, regardless of property ownership, should have right to participate in political affairs.