In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson reiterated John Locke ’s theory of social contract that
A) the power of the king was supreme, as he was born with a God-given right to rule over society
B) whenever government fails in its duty to secure rights, the people have the right to "alter" or "abolish" it.
C) The King and Parliament were the provider of rights to the colonial citizens.
D) citizens are naturally born into an unequal state.
E) Parliament rightly held veto power over the Continental Congress.
Ans: B) whenever government fails in its duty to secure rights, the people have the right to "alter" or "abolish" it.
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