Question

What is popular sovereignty?
a. the idea that each branch of government should have specific powers and duties
b. the idea that democracy would lead to mob rule
c. the idea that the political authority of government comes from the people
d. the idea that a president would head the executive?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: c. the idea that the political authority of government comes from the people

Popular Sovereignty refers to the notion that government must derive its authority from the people it governs.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (C.) the idea that the political authority of government comes from the people