How do the authors of the declaration best use deductive reasoning to support the idea that the colonists have a right to form a new government?
a. they first establish the widely accepted belief that governments derive their power from the people.
b. they list the colonists' grievances against the british monarchy, starting with the king's refusal to "assent to laws"
c. they follow his initial statement by pointing out that the colonists do not take these measures lightly.
d. they first establish the idea that declaring one's intentions is a decent and expected measure.