The People Say Yes

Describe the concept of "consent of the governed.

Part of The student understands important ideas in historical documents at various levels of government

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Consent of the Governed

Today you will learn what "consent of the governed" means. This is a big idea about how leaders get their power. By the end, you will be able to describe it in your own words, using an idea about voting and choosing leaders.

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