Rasmussen: Only 21% Say US Gov. Has Consent of the Governed

[JEQuidam Jeff]

The founding document of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, states that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed.” Today, however, just 21% of voters nationwide believe that the federal government enjoys the consent of the governed.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 61% disagree and say the government does not have the necessary consent. Eighteen percent (18%) of voters are not sure.

Rasmussen poll: Only 21% Say U.S. Government Has Consent of the Governed (February 18, 2010)