Here, in the first paragraph of the Declaration, is the assertion of the natural right of all to the ballot; for how can 'the consent of the governed' be given, if the right to vote be denied?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anthony links voting rights to natural rights and consent of the governed.
- In plain terms
- You cannot consent to being governed if you cannot vote.
- What can you take from it?
- Voting is essential for legitimate government.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can consent exist without voting?
- What makes government legitimate?
Another view
This assumes the Declaration naturally includes all people regardless of context.
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