The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
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Correct answer to question 4: Self-government
Acceptable answers:
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
Why
The Constitution opens with "We the People" to make clear the government's authority comes from the citizens, not from a king. That idea is called popular sovereignty.
Updated: November 2026
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