The idea of rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was specifically mentioned in this document:
select one:
a. slave codes
b. constitution
c. declaration of independence
d. state constitutions

ANSWER:

The idea of "right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" was  mentioned in Declaration of Independence.

EXPLANATION:

The person who was behind and responsible for such movement was Thomas Jefferson. He was the person who wrote about life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. These lines mentioned in Declaration of Independence were written in the period where Great Britain was declared independent and United states was looking forward for their freedom.