Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . .
Answer
A
by establishing the source of the representatives’ authority
B
by describing the elected leaders’ levels of education
C
by explaining the upcoming election of representatives
D
by offering a prayer for the future of the colonies
Explanation
The representatives say they act “by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies.” This identifies the people as the source of their authority to declare independence. The excerpt does not discuss the representatives’ education or a future election, and appealing to the “Supreme Judge” is not a prayer for the colonies’ future.
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