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According to the document, when a government becomes 'destructive' of the people's rights, the people have a duty to:

  1. Submit to the government's authority and wait for reform
  2. Petition the government for a redress of grievances indefinitely
  3. Throw off such Government and provide new Guards for their future security
  4. Migrate permanently to another territory where their individual rights would be fully respected
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Correct answer: Throw off such Government and provide new Guards for their future security

This highlights the 'Right of Revolution,' a key component of Lockean philosophy. It asserts that revolution is not just a right, but an obligation when a government becomes tyrannical.

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