USA HISTORY

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850

AGE OF THE COMMON MAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The principle that the authority of the government comes from the people
A
popular sovereignty
B
rule of law
C
separation of powers
D
federalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The principle of popular sovereignty denotes that the source of governmental power or the sovereignty lies with the people. The concept of the social contract is the base of this principle as it believes that the government should work for the benefit of the people governed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Popular sovereignty. All political power is vested in and derived from the people. All government of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

Detailed explanation-3: -Popular sovereignty is government based on consent of the people. The government’s source of authority is the people, and its power is not legitimate if it disregards the will of the people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power. Popular sovereignty, being a principle, does not imply any particular political implementation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under popular sovereignty, the people (or citizens) are the ultimate source of government power. This means that the government only can operate with the people’s consent and authority.

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