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The government can create and enforce antitrust laws regulate monopolies tax the people etc What can the people do This is where people often debate about not having enough power The Declaration of Independence U S Constitution and Common Sense by Thomas Paine present powerful emotions regarding individual liberty and a strong government For example The Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a statement acquired by Second Continental Congress demanding the separation of the thirteen colonies under British rule in 1776 In the Declaration of Independence Jefferson stated 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 a 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 indicating people have the right to dismantle or reform the government if they get out of course Jefferson believes if a government is being abolished is because of continuous violations A government is rarely overthrown Jefferson also mentions about reconciliation They were returned with more punishments and restrictions thus addressing the king as a tyrant ruler In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people states Jefferson I agree with Jefferson
