Think about the main ideas expressed in the declartion of independence. in what ways are these ideas important in today’s world?

All men are created equal.

All men have basic human rights given to them by God.

The only reason to have a government is to protect these basic human rights, which Jefferson lists as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Government must be by the consent of the governed.

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.