According to the declaration of independence, governments get their "just powers" from: select one:

a. "god almighty."

b. "the consent of the governed."

c. "the various factions."

d. "the teachings of jesus christ."

e. "the benevolence of a just king."

B. The consent of the governed.

The framers clarified that the government is there for the people, and they even have the right to destroy it if it does not hold up. Also, there is a separation between the church and the state, at least if not by the framers, then later on.