US Constitution: The 'Consent of the Governed'

The video discusses the concept of governance by consent, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. It highlights the historical shift from monarchy to a government based on the consent of the governed. The video explains how voting serves as a modern form of consent, allowing citizens to elect leaders who protect their rights. It also covers the evolution of the electoral process, including the direct election of senators following the 17th Amendment.

What is the primary source of a government's power according to the Declaration of Independence?

• The monarchy

• The wealth of the nation

• The consent of the governed

• The military

How did the concept of consent of the governed differ from the monarchy system?

• Monarchies were based on democratic principles

• Monarchies did not seek citizen consent for laws

• Monarchies required citizen consent for governance

• Monarchies allowed citizens to vote on laws

In the United States, how do people express their consent to be governed?

• Through public protests

• Through military service

• By voting in elections

• By paying taxes

What significant change did the 17th Amendment bring to the election process in the United States?

• It abolished the electoral college

• It allowed women to vote

• It enabled direct election of senators by voters

• It reduced the voting age to 18

How has the right to vote changed since the Constitution was written?

• The process has remained the same

• Voting is now mandatory for all citizens

• Fewer people are allowed to vote now

• More people have gained the right to vote