Question

that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed — that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. —thomas jefferson according to jefferson, what is the source of a governments authority? the consent of the people tradition military force a strong, organized leader done

Explanation:

Jefferson believed in the social - contract theory where governments get their just powers from the consent of the governed. This is a fundamental concept in political thought.

Answer:

A. the consent of the people