Consent of the Governed in the Declaration
How did the principle of the consent of the governed influence the Declaration of Independence?
AIt was an integral component of the Declaration, establishing that the federal government's power would be limited compared to that of local governments.
BThe authors of the Declaration opposed the principle, preferring that power remain concentrated in the hands of a small political elite.
CIt was an integral component of the Declaration, asserting that governments derive their legitimate authority from the approval of the people.
DThe authors of the Declaration strongly opposed the principle because they rejected the concept of free trade.
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