EMERGENCE OF USA
FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES
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government gets its power from the people
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government rules over the people
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government tells people what to do
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In political philosophy, the phrase consent of the governed refers to the idea that a government’s legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people or society over which that political power is exercised.
Detailed explanation-2: -The idea of consent of the governed came from political philosopher John Locke (1632–1704), who wrote about the concept in his Two Treatises of Government. Locke argued that a government exists to serve the people, who are all equal citizens, and the people have the right to rebel if the government fails at this duty.
Detailed explanation-3: -Demos kratos literally translates to “people power.” The United States government is based on an idea of a democracy where people have power-but citizens do not actually vote on every issue. Rather, they elect people (representatives) who vote on matters for them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The phrase “consent of the governed” refers to a political theory that a government’s power is only legitimate when it is determined by those who are being governed.