Question

read the excerpt from the declaration of independence. then, answer each question to interpret the meaning of the preamble. why is the government instituted or created? a tosecure these rights b to alter or abolish the people c to become destructive \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...\

Explanation:

The excerpt from the Declaration of Independence clearly states that governments are instituted to secure the rights of the people. Option B is incorrect as it wrongly suggests the government's role is to alter or abolish the people. Option C is also incorrect as "become destructive" is what a government should not be, not its purpose for being created.

Answer:

A. To “secure these rights”