Ideas from 'Rights of Man' by Thomas Paine [1792], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Rights of Man' by Paine,Thomas (ed/tr Foner,Eric) [Penguin 1985,0-14-039015-4]].

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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions
A people, not government, creates a constitution, which is essential for legitimacy