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Principles of American GovernmentAmerican Government

Question 4: The U.S Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

Accepted answers

•Self-government
•Popular sovereignty
•Consent of the governed
•People should govern themselves
•(Example of) social contract

Why this matters

"We the People" means the power comes from the people. The government works for the people, not the other way. There is no king or dictator.

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