What does the term popular sovereignty mean?

a. The government gets its power from a small, elite group of people.

b. Government is always legitimate, even if the people disagree.

c. The ruler of the nation is popular.

d. All government power comes from the people

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Gavin Cabrera

Social Studies

8 January, 10:16

What does the term popular sovereignty mean?

a. The government gets its power from a small, elite group of people.

b. Government is always legitimate, even if the people disagree.

c. The ruler of the nation is popular.

d. All government power comes from the people

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Keira Parsons · Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is: d. All government power comes from the people

Popular sovereignty is the concept that people should be able to decide on their country - and they can do so through selecting representatives to rule them, with the people's approval - the government.

What does the term popular sovereignty mean?a. The government gets its power from a small, elite group of people.b. Government is always legitimate, even if the people disagree.c. The ruler of the nation is popular.d. All government power comes from the people

What does the term popular sovereignty mean?

a. The government gets its power from a small, elite group of people.

b. Government is always legitimate, even if the people disagree.

c. The ruler of the nation is popular.

d. All government power comes from the people