Which passage from the declaration of independence reflects the enlightenment idea of the rule of law? a. 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, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. b. these united colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states; . . they are absolved from all allegiance to the british crown, and . . all political connection between them and the state of great britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved. c. 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. d. a prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.