Read selections from the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and briefly summarize them in your own words in the spaces that follow. This section is worth 5 points.

1. The Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that 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, —That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.1

Summary (2 points)

A government that does not guarantee freedom, equality, happiness and respect for the rights of all citizens must be overthrown by the people, who must raise another government that guarantees all these elements given by God to men.

Explanation:

A summary should include the main ideas of the original text, but in a shorter and faster narrative, using a few words, but always highlighting the main theme of the original text.

Based on this, the summary above was made from the paragraph of the declaration of independence shown in the question above, where it reinforces the government's obligation to guarantee the security, freedom, equality and happiness of its people, and may be removed from power if that responsibility is neglected.