The declaration of independence establishes the belief that people should not be subject to an all-powerful government ruler. it claims that the source of a government's power comes from the people and that any legitimate government must be based on consent from those it governs. this concept is an illustration of which enlightenment philosopher's ideas? a. locke's theory of popular sovereignty b. hobbes's theory of the social contract c. voltaire's theory of the separation of church and state d. montesquieu's theory of the separation of powers

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

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.

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