Declaration of Independence Principles
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Declaration of Independence
1776 statement, issued by the Second Continental Congress, explaining why the colonies wanted independence from Britain.
Republicanism
A form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws
Popular Sovereignty
A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
Social Contract
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of Independence; 3rd American president
Preamble
introduction
Natural Rights
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
