The Declaration of Independence is a foundational document that sets forth six principles of government, including the laws of nature and nature's God, individual rights, and the consent of the governed. The Founding Fathers, who were largely influenced by Christianity, drew from the Bible when creating the Declaration and the Constitution. The principles outlined in the Declaration have been the basis for the Constitution and have guided the development of the United States into a constitutional republic. However, the country has strayed from these principles, leading to polarization and a breakdown in constitutional government.
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