Citizen Authority

Authority Originates with the People

In the United States, authority does not begin with government. It begins with the people, who establish and delegate authority through the Constitution. Understanding this structure is essential to understanding how self-government functions.

Origin

Authority originates with the people, not institutions.

Delegation

Authority is delegated through the Constitution to specific roles and functions.

Limitation

All delegated authority is defined and limited by constitutional structure.

Citizen Involvement

Self-Government Requires Participation.

A system of self-government depends on more than structure. It requires individuals and institutions to understand and operate within that structure consistently. Without participation, the system does not function as designed.