"we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."—declaration of independence

this quote reflects the political principle of

a. popular sovereignty because it requires that all citizens have the same status in society

b. social contract because citizens will only agree to be ruled by those who are their equals

c. natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans

d. democracy because if people are equal then they all have the right to run the government