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Popular sovereignty indicates that the mandate of the people created government, and that political power comes from the people. However, in practice, political leaders abuse their power because they consider themselves sovereigns, instead of public servants.
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It is the basic principle of the American system of government; that the people are the only source of any and all American governmental power, that government must be conducted with the consent of the governed.
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Popular sovereignty is the belief that the state is created by the mandate of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated to the social contract philosophers, among whom are Thomas Hobbes, john Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The notion that power lies with the people
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∙ 8y agoPopular sovereignty indicates that the mandate of the people created government, and that political power comes from the people. However, in practice, political leaders abuse their power because they consider themselves sovereigns, instead of public servants.
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It is the basic principle of the American system of government; that the people are the only source of any and all American governmental power, that government must be conducted with the consent of the governed.
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Popular sovereignty is the belief that the state is created by the mandate of its people, who are the source of all political power. It is closely associated to the social contract philosophers, among whom are Thomas Hobbes, john Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The notion that power lies with the people
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What is it called when the people have the power to make decisions about government?
popular sovereignty
What power is exercised when state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitution amendment?
popular sovereignty
Is popular sovereignty important to republic?
Popular sovereignty is important to a republic. The main principle of popular sovereignty is that the government is created by the people for the people.
What sovereignty was Stephen Douglas?
Popular Sovereignty
How do you use popular sovereignty in sentence?
The popular sovereignty dissolved rather quickly.
Why is popular sovereignty important parts of the government?
Because popular sovereignty is part of the government and when they elect the leader they needed popular sovereignty right that is why an important.
A sentence using popular sovereignty?
Popular Sovereignty is a government in which the common people rule.
The notion that power lies with the people is called popular what?
popular sovereignty
Is voting an example of popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty means people have a voice in the government and this means they have a voice to vote in the government
Who are those who rule in popular sovereignty?
Those who rule the popular sovereignty are the people.
Which provisions in the constitution ensure popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty refers to a political doctrine which states that governmental powers resides in the people. The Preamble ensures popular sovereignty.
What is a priciple of popular sovereignty?
popular: majority sovereignty: rule therefore the people have total control
