Interpretations of the concept that government power comes from "the consent of the governed" have changed since the Declaration

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Interpretations of the concept that government power comes from "the consent of the governed" have changed since the Declaration

of Independence was written. Which historical development best illustrates this change?
A.The Supreme Court determined that racial segregation was legal under the Constitution.

B.The Tenth Amendment ensured that states would share power with the national government.

C.The Constitution guaranteed a republican form of government in every state.

D.The Lemon test was developed to decide whether a law violated the establishment clause.

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hammer [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-28T11:24:06+03:00

<span>A.The Supreme Court determined that racial segregation was legal under the Constitution.
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Could such a decision have been subjected to the majority vote, the forces against it would have been stronger,because, the majority only cares when they are concerned, but whenever it concerns the minority, the often unite against them.
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