What argument does thomas jefferson make in this excerpt from the declaration of independence?

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 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,

Thomas Jefferson states that the natural rights of the people (of life, freedom, and to pursue happiness) can not be restricted in any way by any government, being inalienable rights on which the very existence of the Nation is based. Thus, if a government exceeds the regulation of these rights, it will be a right of the citizens to depose it and appoint a new government, since these come from citizenship and exercise the powers that it derives from the people.

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.  

i think the answer is c