Section A: Principles of American Government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Correct Answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
Tip
This phrase means the people are the source of government power. A short, safe answer is “self-government” or “the people govern themselves.”