Read this excerpt from the declaration of Independence: But when a long train of abuses and usurpation, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce [the people] under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such a Government, and to provide new guards for their future security.


The excerpt most reflects which enlightenment idea?

A. Direct democracy

B. Republicanism

C. Social Contract

D. Separation of powers