Suppose the federal government has grown significantly large and has stripped the states of most of their power due to a loose interpretation of the scope of Congress's powers in the Constitution. As a result, many American citizens feel that their basic rights have been infringed upon and do not believe that the federal government is upholding its end of the social contract. Which document can the American citizens use to justify the removal of the current government?

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The Declaration of Independence is a document that justifies the removal of a government that does not uphold the natural rights of its citizens, including the right to govern themselves. It outlines the belief that government derives its power from the consent of the governed and that citizens have the right to alter or abolish a government that does not uphold its end of the social contract. Therefore, it is the most relevant document in this scenario.

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