I believe the answer is: Elections
In democratic countries, elections determine which representatives obtained the support of the people and which are not. through election, citizens could identify the representatives that advocated for similar value and principles as us and appoint them as the extension of our involvement during the legislation process.
Finding meaning in a family tie because one perceives that it has a meaning.
I don't know if I'm right.
Sorry if I'm wrong and I hope this help you
1John Maynard Keynes (1882-1946)
2Friedrich August von Hayek (1899-1992)
3Milton Friedman (1912-2006)
4Lawrence Robert Klein (1920-2013)
5Robert Lucas Jr. (1937-Present)
6Elinor Ostrom (1933-2012)
7Leon Walras (1834-1910)