III
That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the
common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation
or community; of all the various modes and forms of government
that is best, which is capable of producing the greatest degree
of happiness and safety and is most effectually secured against
the danger of maladministration; and that, whenever any
government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these
purposes, a majority of the community hath an indubitable,
unalienable, and indefeasible right to reform, alter or abolish
it, in such manner as shall be judged most conducive
to the public weal.
