rational-legal authority
The Mayflower Compact was the first constitution on American soil. All of the people agreed to it. All of the people agreed to abide by it. The people agreed to obey the laws they made. The authority rested in the people. It did not rest in the King. It repudiated the doctrine of divine right of the king. It repudiated the doctrine of divine right of the church. It gave power to the people.
We Are Reasonable People was created on 1998-06-29.
Basically a contract is a written agreement between two people, specifying what has been agreed and any moneys due.
The declaration of independence did.It was written by Thomas Jefferson in 1775.Many people agreed,and they all signed it.
people are the authority
In a democracy authority comes from the people.
Around 98 would be a reasonable answer.
Petition, usually. Also application, imprecation or entreaty.
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause.
Probably people that agreed with them.
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