Which statement expresses a general principle that serves as a foundational basis for the argument jefferson sets forth in the “declaration of independence”?

Below are the choices that should accompanied with the question:

A) The king is guilty of crimes against the colonies.
B) The king’s government should be abolished.
C) Governments that abuse people’s rights should be transformed or removed.
D) Colonists have a right to exist free and independent of Great Britain.

I think the answer is D. I hope it helps.