Question

“we 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.” the declaration of independence this quote from the declaration of independence is referring to the principle of a federalism. b limited government. c checks and balances. d one person, one vote.

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes that governments get their power from the consent of the people (the governed). Limited - government principle holds that government's power is restricted, often by the people's consent. Federalism is about the division of power between national and state governments. Checks and balances is about the separation of powers among different branches of government. "One person, one vote" is about voting rights equality in elections. The key phrase "deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" aligns with limited government as it implies government's power is not absolute but based on people's consent.

Answer:

B. limited government.