We hold these truths to be self-evidentthat all men are created equalthat they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness . That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed . A. Those who abolish their government are accountable to humankind for their action B. Governments should not be overthrown for light and trivial reasons Governments exist to protect the people who created them . D. People should publicly declare their grievances before taking a drastic action