The Declaration of Independence borrowed many ideas from the thinkers of the Enlightenment, such as John Locke and Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (or simply the Baron de Montesquieu).
Which of the following best represents these ideas?
A. All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.
B. Governments get their power from the people being governed.
C. People have the right to change or abolish their government.
D. All the above.