The Declaration of Independence articulated the principle that individuals possess inherent rights that supersede authority, leading to the justification for overthrowing oppressive governments. The Declaration's famous preamble emphasizes equality and rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, establishing that the government should protect these rights. The foundational concept of 'unalienable rights' profoundly influenced American governance and legal principles, asserting that the people's authority to alter or abolish their government is rooted in the necessity of defending these rights even against tyranny.
The Declaration of Independence presented a revolutionary idea that government exists to protect unalienable rights, thus justifying the overthrow of tyrannical authority.
The famous preamble inscribes that equality and rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness are foundational to America's governance, emphasizing government’s duty to protect them.
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