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Yes they do, but only if they aren't representing america as they should, or if they are corrupt. This is stated in the bill of rights, literally next to where it says we can all own guns to fight back against a corrupt government. If you were to do this, get alot of followers, like half of america
US citizens have the authority to vote in elections, and to respect the outcome of the election, which makes violent revolution unnecessary. And if you feel that a violent revolution would be fun, check out the fun currently taking place in Syria (in 2013). Actually, the US death toll could be tremendously higher. The US is much more heavily armed than Syria (or than anybody).
I should add that nowhere in the Bill of Rights does it say that we can all own guns to fight back against a corrupt government. It says that we can all own guns in order to participate in a well regulated militia. The purpose of a well regulated militia is to defend the country from foreign enemies, not to overthrow the government.
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What is the governments rightful authority over its citizens?
legitimacy
The ancient roman legal system stressed the rights of the individual over the authority of the government?
Yes, Roman law was based on the principle of the rights of citizens.
How is the government over-reaching its authority?
Government over-reach occurs when it exceeds its legal powers or interferes excessively in individuals' lives without justification. This can manifest through excessive regulations, surveillance, or infringement on civil liberties. It is important for citizens to hold the government accountable and ensure that its actions are in line with the law and respect individual freedoms.
Does federal government have authority over state government?
no
Did the ancient Roman legal system stress the rights of the individual over the authority of the government?
Roman law was based on the principle of rights, the rights of citizens.
When there is a dispute between states and the federal government over authority who has the authority to settle that dispute?
If there are disputes over authority between local, state, or the national government, how are the disputes resolved?
Are citizens supposed have control over their government?
the citizens are not supposed to have control over their government because if the government didn't have power over the people, how would the government be making the big economic decisions without the reference of the people?
Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of federal and state government?
The state is the sole source of the right to resort to the use of legitimate force to compel obedience from citizens. The government is a complex of institutions of the state but is not itself the source of authority. Rather, government institutions exercise the state authority. Taken from TRU Poli 200 Handbook.
What was the institution that exercises authority over a community?
government.
Which would describe a system where a dictator hold authority over nearly every part of life?
Which would describe a system where a dictator hold authority over nearly every part of life?
What type of government does Oregon have?
The government of Oregon is referred to as the U.S. state of Oregon. It is governed under the Oregon Constitution. It a commission form of government wherein citizens of the state are appointed by the governor under the confirmation of the Senate. Commissions have a measure of authority over the agencies they govern.
Which amendment has been interpreted to extend the provision of the natural bill of rights?
The 14th amendment requires state governments to give their citizens the same rights that the federal government does. Before the 14th amendment, the state governments had almost unlimited authority over their citizens.
