I agree with you that a just society cannot be governed by the "consent" of the people if their consent was never sought nor required. It is not just for a small group of humans to have a monopoly on power and rule over the remaining 98% with "comply or die" authority.

The consent of the governed is a fundamental principle of a just society. It means that the government's authority comes from the people, and that the people have the right to choose their own leaders and to hold them accountable. When the consent of the governed is not present, the government is illegitimate and cannot claim to be just.

There are many ways to ensure that the consent of the governed is present in a society. One way is to have regular elections, so that the people can choose their leaders. Another way is to have a constitution that guarantees certain rights and freedoms to the people, such as the right to free speech and assembly. Finally, it is important to have a free and independent media, so that the people can be informed about the government's actions and hold it accountable.

When these conditions are met, it is more likely that the government will be just and that the people will have a say in how they are governed. However, even in the most just societies, there will always be some degree of injustice. This is because there are always competing interests and values, and it is impossible to perfectly balance them all. However, we can strive to create a more just society by working to uphold the principles of the consent of the governed and by making sure that the government is accountable to the people.
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