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"Government is the people's business, and every man, woman, and child becomes a shareholder with the first penny of tax paid. With all the profound wording of the Constitution, probably the most meaningful words are the first three, "We the People." Those of us here today who have been elected to constitutional office or legislative position are in that three-word phrase. We are the people, chosen by them to see that no permanent structure of government ever encroaches on freedom or assumes a power beyond that freely granted by the people. We stand between the taxpayer and the taxspender.”

Ronald Reagan

First Inaugural Address,

California Governor

What fundamental principle of governance is Ronald Reagan emphasizing in his quote?

the benefit of increased taxes, safety, and infrastructure
the importance of individual involvement in government
the role of elected officials in safeguarding individual freedom
the need of government regulation to increase economic growth

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the role of elected officials in safeguarding individual freedom

Reagan stresses that elected leaders are chosen by "We the People" to prevent government from encroaching on freedom or exercising powers not granted by the people.