The United States of America is presented as a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, whose just powers come from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation of many sovereign states, and a perfect union, one and inseparable, founded on freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. From that belief follows a duty to love the country, support its Constitution, obey its laws, respect its flag, and defend it against all enemies.