Question

Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? "Among [certain unalienable rights] are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." "Prudence [dictates] that governments—should not be changed for light and transient causes." "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

Answer 1

The second phrase, "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed", indicates that colonists are protesting their lack of representation because it states that for the government to have power, the people have to give their consent.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) [Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed."

The phrase that indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation is "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed."

The American colonists were very upset and angered with the British government. The English monarchy imposed heavy taxations to the colonists and people started to raise their voice. They said that if the pay taxes they needed representation in the British Parliament. But that was not the case. The British crown had imposed acts such as the Sugar Act, The Tea Act, and the Stamp Act. Those were one of the causes of the Revolutionary War.