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What does it mean?
Elected officials must prioritize the needs of constituents over economic or geographic interests.
In plain terms
Leaders serve people, not property or money.
What can you take from it?
Representatives should focus on human welfare.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • elections
  • legislative debates

Putting it to work

  • voting for people-focused candidates
  • holding reps accountable

Questions to consider

  • Who do you feel represents you most?
  • How can you influence your representative?

Another view

Economic interests often influence policy despite this ideal.

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