According to the American colonists, a government is only legitimate if it has ________ Select one:. a. direct or pure democracy. b. consent of the governed. c. declared independence. d. contracts with citizens

Verified Answer :

The answer is letter C. Consent of the Governed.

Based on the book American Government: Enduring Principles, Critical
Choices, it states that a
country can only be legitimate if the citizens of the certain state are willing
to be governed by a governing body.