Civics question 4 of 128
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
5 accepted answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
You only need to give one of these. The officer accepts any of them.
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Where this question sits
It is part of Principles of American Government, inside the American Government section of the test.
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