...in a republic, not even in the largest majority. All mea when they form a social compact are equal. All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, happiness, and security, and the protection of property. For the...

...elected officials, and we are the final arbiters of its meaning, as indicated by Article I, section 2: "All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness. For the advancement of these ends they have at all...

...let monarchy keep it. I was from Connecticut, whose Constitution declares "that all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their benefit; and that they have at all times an undeniable and indefeasible right...

...privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services. Section 2. That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and established for their benefits, and therefore they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible...

...essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established." Section 4 declares, "All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority."44 Also included in the fourth document for the first time in the constitutional history...