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The theoretical part of the Declaration of Independence identifies the security of our natural rights as the chief end of legitimate political orders. Professor Zuckert will show how that goal relates to the rule of law, and how many, if not all, of the complaints the Americans make against the king involve his violation of the rule of law. The fundamental importance of the rule of law will become clear, even though the Declaration does not dictate a particular form of government.