Redress in the most humble terms

/in /by

“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.” —Declaration of Independence, 1776
Which of the following founding principles is best reflected in this excerpt?

 

a) limited goverment

b) natural rights

c) republicanism

d) social contract