What is the principle of consent of the governed?

Question

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Responses

governments rule by divine right
governments rule by divine right

citizens grant the power of rule to governments
citizens grant the power of rule to governments

officials can only be elected by the majority
officials can only be elected by the majority

kings must ask their people for approval of laws

Answer 1

The principle of consent of the governed means that citizens grant the power of rule to governments.