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Quote from James Burgh,


"All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people."


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James Burgh (more quotes by James Burgh or books by/about James Burgh)


(1714-1775) was an English Whig politician

Source:

"Political Disquisitions: Or, an Enquiry into Public Errors, Defects, and Abuses" (London, 1774-1775)

Categories:

Authority, Congress, Government, Individual Rights, Law, Power, President, Proverbs, Republic, Self-Determination, Sovereignty

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