Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? A.) "Among [certain unalienable rights] a
re life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." B.)"[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." C.) "Prudence [dictates] that governments—should not be changed for light and transient causes." D.) "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."
"<span>B.)"[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." is correct, since by "consent of the governed" the colonists are taking about their inability to have a representative in Parliament.</span>