The Declaration of Independence states that “governments…deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” What does “consent of the governed” mean?

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A country is known  for its Independence. The "consent of the governed" means that the people give the government the right or permission to have power.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

The  Declaration of Independence centers around the fact that all men are created equal, and they have been endowed by their Creator with different Rights, such as right to Life, Liberty etc.

Governments are known to be set up or instituted among Men and as such gets their just powers from them.

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