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Our government is based on the principle of “consent of the governed.” Explain why voting is part of responsible citizenship.

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"Consent of the governed' was one of the main principles in the Declaration of Independence because it explains that the governments power is only derived from the citizens. Voting is part of responsible citizenship because it makes sure that the people in power were chosen by the citizens themselves.

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