Question 2(multiple choice worth 4 points) the diagram below shows that the roman republic contributed to the development of democratic principles. a diagram showing two boxes with an arrow pointing from the first box to the second box. the first box is labeled 'the eight judges,' and the second box is labeled with a question mark. which phrase completes the diagram? the congress the twelve tables presidential veto the supreme court

swe 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 consent of the governed, — 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. "

- declaration of independence

  according to this passage from the declaration of independence, who gives government the power to exist?

a) the king

b) the people

c) their creator

d) their governmenthook

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