Quote by Adrian Cronauer

Our nation is built on the bedrock principle that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Our nation is built on the bedrock principle that government

Summary

This quote highlights the fundamental belief on which our nation is founded - that governmental authority is legitimate only when granted by the people it governs. It emphasizes the idea that power should not be arbitrarily taken, but rather earned through the consent and support of the population. This principle signifies the importance of democracy, where the will and voice of the citizens shape the government's actions and policies. By anchoring our nation's foundation in the consent of the governed, this quote underscores the idea that true authority lies with the people.

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