The Constitution of the United States asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty. (Thomas Jefferson)

The Constitution of the United States asserts that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty.

Thomas Jefferson

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