The American People
National civic constituency, public opinion, and democratic legitimacyDescription
The American People constitute a nationwide civic collective that functions as the ultimate constituency and moral authority for the federal government. Lacking formal hierarchy, they exert influence through public opinion, voting, civic engagement, and rhetorical address. The President appeals to them as 'my fellow Americans,' framing trust restoration and accountability—manifested through legislation, resignations, and institutional oversight—as concrete responses to their demands and the bedrock of democratic legitimacy.
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Events mentioning this organization
S1E8
Hoynes Opens on Procedure; Bartlet Reframes Purpose
Vice President Hoynes begins the Roosevelt Room cabinet meeting by laying down a procedural, Congress‑centric tone—urging collaboration and discipline. When President Bartlet arrives he gently, …
S1E8
Bartlet Reclaims the Room — Public Rebuke of Hoynes
President Bartlet bursts into the Roosevelt Room, puncturing the meeting's stiff formality with sardonic humor before zeroing in on Mildred, the minute‑taker. Using her verbatim …