Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of this quote from the Declaration of Independence?

“That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government...”


If the government does not protect people’s natural rights, the people have the right to change the government

The government must be changed if people are unhappy

Whenever the government is not democratic, people can revolt.

If the government is destructive, the people can elect new officials.