“The ultimate authority, wherever the derivative may be found, resides in the people alone”
— James Madison
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The quote means that the real power is always with the people, no matter where it seems to be coming from. Imagine a company where a manager makes decisions, but the employees are the ones who do the actual work. If the employees all decided to stop working, the manager wouldn't be able to get anything done. In the same way, governments and leaders get their power from the people who support them. If people come together and decide they want change, they have the ultimate say. Applying this idea, people should remember that they hold the power to influence and change their communities and countries. Everyone has a voice, and together, people can make a difference.
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Authority Citizens Democracy Governance People Political philosophy Popular sovereignty Power Republic Sovereignty
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