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Who gives authority?
In a democracy authority comes from the people.
Who gives the president authority to carry out laws?
The People of the United States.
Popular sovereignty meant that the people should be allowed to?
The idea that the political authority of government comes from the people.
What gives a government authority?
people choose to follow its laws.
The idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people refers to the principle of what?
Consent of the governed.
What is the idea that political authority belongs to the people?
The idea that political authority belongs to the people is known as 'popular sovereignty.' This idea was thought of by philosopher John Locke.
Why is polling important?
Polling tells about the specific viewpoint of people on a particular topic. It gives people the opportunity and authority to speak for themselves.
What do you call the idea that the Bill of Rights gives people unlisted rights?
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What do you call the idea that the Bill of Rights gives people unlisted right?
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How did Americans goals for government change after declaring independent?
After the war, Americans adopted the idea of republicanism. The idea was that instead of a king the people would have rule. The government would get it's authority from the people and be responsible to them.
Who gives the court their authority?
The Parliament does
What gives people authority?
Authority can be given to someone by position (as in a job title or promotion) or it can be assumed by a person's attitude and knowledge on a subject. For example, if 15 random people were stranded on a desert island, a person with experience or knowledge of survival skills would probably be seen as an authority.
