In the Declaration of Independence, the unalienable rights “among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” —That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed” (Declaration of Independence). All men are born with the same natural rights, regardless of their sex, race, religion, etc. and should therefore be treated equally. Behind the veil of ignorance, “the social order can be justified to everyone, and in particular to the most disadvantaged; and in this sense it is egalitarian” (Rawls 103). Although this idea seems to focus on equalizing outcomes, which causes all kinds of problems and loses the benefits of a meritocratic system, it actually creates a society in which no one finds themselves in a position that the can be described as “the worst of the worst”. In creating the hypothesis, Rawls' underlying goal is to create a just society. The layout of society must be well thought out to achieve this objective and to ensure that everyone is satisfied. Rawls does not talk about any kind of political system that would further validate his theory, which could more or less benefit him, but his main argument about justice in society is overall