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Governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed.
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What do local governments derive their power from?
The local governments usually derive power from the constitution on which they are established. Most orderly societies have a rule of law which the people in the particular society subscribe to.
Where do the governments get their power?
The answer to this question heavily depends on what society we are talking about. In modern history, since the enlightenment, it is widely believed that governments derive their power from the people whom they govern. This has not always been the case, however, when history shows us that many governments thought they derived their authority to govern from divine right or heritage, or both.
What power did Jefferson decrease?
Jefferson decreased the power of the Federal Government.
Jefferson decreased what power?
Jefferson decreased the power of the Federal Government
Which statement most accurately describes state governments' interaction with local governments?
state governments grant local governments their power but do not tend to interfere with their day -to-day responsibilities
