Constitutional Principles

Constitutional Principles

Multiple Choice

What is Popular Sovereignty?

• a group appointed by a king rules over the people

• the source of power to govern is granted by the people

Popular Sovereignty

Merriam-Webster definition: a doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.

Its one of the key principles of the Constitution and is Stated in the preamble

Poll

Is popular sovereignty important in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Popular sovereignty is one of the founding principles of the United States. It limits the powers of the government, granting the people with the power to choose who they want representing them in the political matters established by the Constitution.