Question

select the correct answer.
according to the declaration of independence, what is the power of the government based on?
a. divine right
b. the consent of the governed
c. might makes right
d. tradition
e. the degree of democracy

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence states that government power is derived from the consent of the governed. Option A (divine right) is a monarchical concept, C (might makes right) is authoritarian, D (tradition) is about historical practice, and E (degree of democracy) relates to governance type, not the basis of government power here. So the correct basis is the consent of the governed.

Answer:

B. the consent of the governed