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Popular sovereignty is the concept of government based on the consent of the people. It is expressed in the Preamble and Articles 1, 5, and 7.

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What is the popular sovereignty and how does the constitution support the idea of popular sovereignty?

popular sovereignty is the belief that the legitimacy of the state is created by the will or consent of its people, who are the source of every political power and the constitution does support it.


Does Argentina'sconstitution guarantee popular sovereignty?

Yes, Argentina's constitution does guarantee popular sovereignty. Their constitution says that it will abide by the laws within popular sovereignty. This is the idea that people will govern themselves.


What power is exercised when state legislatures or national conventions vote for or against a constitution amendment?

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Is popular sovereignty in article 5 or 7?

The United States Constitution is based on the concept of popular sovereignty, which means rule by the people. The first three words of the Constitution---”We, the people”---imply popular sovereignty. Article 7 of the Constitution requires that nine states (the people of those states via the ballot box and representatives) approve (ratify) the new Constitution before it goes into effect. Article 5 of the Constitution provides for ways to amend the Constitution. Amendments are made through elected representatives of the people, another form of popular sovereignty. Article 1 creates the legislative branch and requires that representatives to Congress are elected by the people that are being represented. Thus, the concept of popular sovereignty is implied in all three Articles.


Which provisions in the constitution ensure popular sovereignty?

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Does Canada's constitution guarantee popular sovereignty?

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How is the Constitution based on the concept of popular sovereignty?

Popular sovereignty Constitution Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (rule by the people), who are the source of all political power.


What did the state constitutions and the articles of confederation have in common?

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What featured did the state and the articles of confederation have in common?

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What quote from constitution represents popular sovereignty?

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How did the 19th amendment further the constitution principle of popular sovereignty and the rule of the law?

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Does the United Kingdom constitution guarantee popular sovereignty?

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