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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?
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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does a government’s power come from?

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The exact answer to the question you have asked is B the consent of the governed

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According to the Declaration of Independence, a government’s power comes from "the people", since the people need to elect the representatives that make decisions for them regarding the state. This is known as "popular sovereignty". 
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