0
Under popular sovereignty, decisions about slavery would be made by the settlers in a territory. There were different viewpoints about when the decision should be made; some felt the decision shouldn't be decided until a territory was approaching statehood, while others wanted it to be decided earlier.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Ezra
Steve
ReneAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The two territories that were organized under the compromise of 1850 with the choice of slavery left open to popular sovereignty?
Utah and New Mexico
Who is in charge under popular sovreighnty?
Popular sovereignty is a contradiction in terms since all true sovereignty can be considered popular and as such, no one can be "in charge". the people. -Apex
What was the practice of popular sovereignty?
1.the doctrine that sovereign power is vested in the people andthat those chosen to govern, as trustees of such power,must exercise it in conformity with the general will. 2.American History . (before the Civil War) a doctrine, heldchiefly by the opponents of the abolitionists, that the peopleliving in a territory should be free of federal interference indetermining domestic policy, especially with respect toslavery.
What you the difference between popular Sovereignty and separation of powerS?
There really is no difference between popular sovereignty and separation of powers. The only difference is that popular sovereignty falls under the separation of powers. With the latter, powers are allocated to local, state, regional, national, and federal authorities. Popular sovereignty is a state power, which allows states to pass certain laws and amendments based on their specific needs.
What is federal sovereignty?
"Federal sovereignty" is the extension of authority by a federation or group of governments, where the prerogatives of the group supercede those of the individual member states. One example under the US Constitution is the supremacy of Federal courts in decisions over laws, rights, and interstate commerce. Another would be the issuance of the national currency.
