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1. • • Lincoln uses this phrase to honor the Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg, asserting that their sacrifice was to preserve a true republic. The repetition of "people" underscores that the government is made and maintained by its citizens, contrasting it with the Confederacy's aims.
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   What does government of the people by the people for the people mean?

   • What does "government of the people, by the people, for the people" mean in the Gettysburg Address? Quick answer: "Government of the people, by the people, for the people" in the Gettysburg Address emphasizes the democratic nature of the U.S. government.

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   What does the term 'the people' mean?

   • Using the term "the people" to mean all people regardless of how much power and resources they control, maybe it means: "government of the people" i.e. the people's government. The people OWN the government. The government BELONGS to the people.

   “A government of the people, by the people, for the people”

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   What is the difference between 'of the people' and 'by the people?

   • "Of the people" refers to the government's composition. It's referring to the fact that the government is made up of people who come from the people. "By the people" refers to who chooses those people who make up the government. Essentially, it's saying that it's a government comprised of common people who were chosen by common people.

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   What does the word 'of the people' mean in a sentence?

   • Of the people refers to the government's target, indicating what is governed. Of the people is not really necessary, but emphasizes the rest of the sentence. [B]y the people indicates that government was designated by the people. It refers to democracy. [F]or the people indicates that the objective of the government is to improve common welfare.

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   Why did Lincoln say 'government of the people for the people'?

   • Quick answer: "Government of the people, by the people, for the people" in the Gettysburg Address emphasizes the democratic nature of the U.S. government. Lincoln uses this phrase to honor the Union soldiers who died at Gettysburg, asserting that their sacrifice was to preserve a true republic.

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   What is the purpose of government?

   • For the people: The whole purpose of the government is to act for the peoples’ good, be it individually or collectively. But dig deeper than literal translation - and ‘of, by and for the people’ can get a bit fuzzy and philosophical. The first question you may ask is “who ARE the people”?

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   Government of the people, by the people, for the people. Background: Most readers will be aware of this phrase from President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address in November 1863: ... But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground.

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   Jan 6, 2016 · "Of the people" refers to the government's composition. It's referring to the fact that the government is made up of people who come from the people. "By the people" refers to who chooses those people who make up the government. Essentially, it's saying that it's a government comprised of common people who were chosen by common people.

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   Mar 1, 2018 · The words of Abraham Lincoln to honour the soldiers that sacrificed their lives in order “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” were spoken at Gettysburg, but these words apply as well to the countless soldiers that died for the cause of democracy in the following 150 years.

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   Mar 16, 2019 · Abraham Lincoln’s closing remarks of his short yet famous Gettysburg Address of November 19, 1863, have become proverbial as “Government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

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   Sep 13, 2021 · And as a reminder of what democracy signifies, the IPU has collated seven quotes on democracy that you may not know . There are of course those often cited, such as Abraham Lincoln’s “Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people.”

8. www.nhpr.org › 2010/03/12 › socrates-exchange-whatSocrates Exchange: What does government of, by and for the ...

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   Mar 12, 2010 · Of the people: We are the people who govern us. The governing officials come from the same pool of citizenry as those who elect them in. No one is born to govern and there are no kings,...