What did thomas jefferson place above the power of government in the declaration of independence

He put in the rights of man.  Based on John Locke’s Social Contract, these rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  He believed that government had a duty to uphold these rights if it wanted to secure t loyalty and obedience of its citizens.

the answer is use of support  

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.