Social StudiesQuestion 109 of 120
The idea that government power comes from the consent of the people is called—
a.popular sovereignty
b.monarchy
c.isolationism
d.federal supremacy
Explanation
Popular sovereignty is the principle that a government's authority derives from the will of the people. It underlies democratic systems and appears in the phrase 'We the People.' Citizens express consent largely through voting.
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