The Consent of the Governed. Share full article. JOHN SHERWIN CROSBY. Nov. 19, 1904; Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from November 19, 1904, Page 8 ...

The Declaration of Independence states that governments derive their just powers from “the consent of the governed.” Last November, Concord voters, by passing two amendments to the school ...

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Rather, the 18th century political world rested on the belief that the King and the ruling aristocracy drew authority from God, and the consent of the Governed was irrelevant. Whatever rights ...

Only Congress, by amendment, and the consent of the governed, may grant presidential immunity or release a president from Article 14 equity. How are judicial officials to react to this ruling?

THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED. Share full article. WILLIAM GEROW. Aug. 8, 1900; Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from August 8, 1900, Page 6 Buy Reprints.