Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflected the enlightenment idea of the rule of law? A) 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
B) 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.
C) 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, among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of happiness
D) these United colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and independent states;... they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and... all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.

The correct option is C

C) 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, among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of happiness.

Explanation:

American rule of law is based on the idea that the increase in government means decrease in liberty, hence limits should be put on government. It also states that individual is the property of no other individual. It means that each individual is free, sovereign, and master of the government. It states that:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable 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."

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.