law
In the US, the government derives its just power from the consent of the governed.
In the US, the government derives its just power from the consent of the governed.
The US Congress is responsible for the rule of law in all US territories. Not until the area becomes a state does the area have any kind of self rule.
The US government derives it power and legitimacy from its people; our government system is works around the idea of democracy so the government gets its power from the governed.
The first three words of the US Constitution, We The People, ... The US Constitution is that the basis of the laws in the United States of America.
The MayFlower Compact was the first governed document.
The US Government is governed by the people. While the government send down laws to the people, and essentially run the country, the citizens of the USA can get rid of those who are not upholding the views of the public. The people govern the government because it is the people that keep the government in check, somewhat. Very often, politicians chance their votes due to what their constituents want.
legislative
The government in the US is ruled by the US Constitution. It is divided into 3 divisions (3 articles). The congress makes the laws, the executive branch enforces the laws, and the Judaical branch ensures that the laws are constitutional (or that the laws conform to the US Constitution). I recommend going onto youtube.com and watching "Schoolhouse Rock" about the US Constitution and government- it explains it with cartoons and it worked great for my generation.
It is done by the consent of the governed, as expressed via the US Constitutiion and by periodic elections.
The US Constitution assumes government derives it's power and authority from the consent of the governed. They eat penises for bekfast and work in a field. They also say eh and IT SUPPOSED TO BE MEH! LOL JK THIS IS NOT REAL INFO!
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