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What is meant by a government is for the people of the people and by the people?

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People control government

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This is a government of the people for the people by the people?
well yes!!! it is suposed to be but here lately it is just getting where the goverment has its own bystanders and they do what they want!! am i right?
What is the meaning of a government 'of the people by the people and for the people'?
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Government of the people by the people for the people is called what?
anarchy ---- Democracy. Technically, it can also be called "anarchism" or "anarchy" from "an-" (no) "arch" (ruler), the state of having no ruler over us but ourselves. -but incorrectly- called...
What is the meaning of a government of the people by the people for the people?
that the people rule the government by voting for officials
Where does it state A government of the people by the people and for the people?
I believe it is in the US Consitution.