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consent of the governed
Coverage of consent of the governed in the Nexus archive.
- ‘All men are created equal’: America has lost its values. It’s time to go back to the founding text | Ted Widmer
The article criticizes the absence of the Declaration of Independence in U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, highlighting events like the Great American State Fair and Freedom Trucks while emphasizing the document's historical significance. It notes the Declaration's 'consent of the governed' language as particularly relevant.