The opening of the Preamble (“We the People of the United States…”) suggests that the power of this government is derived from which of the selections listed below?
Select one:
A.
Divine Right of Kings
B.
an oligarchy
C.
consent of the citizens
D.
the Congress

"We the people" are the three important words of the US constitution. These words declare that the people are the source of power not a king or congress. It is based on the concept of popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty is the belief that the government is created by the will of people and is a subject to it. Popular means representing the benefit of the people. USA is a sovereign state and administers its own government. It is not dependent on a monarch for its power.

The opening of the Preamble (“We the People of the United States…”) suggests that the power of this government is derived from which of the selections listed below? Select one: A. Divine Right of Kings B. an oligarchy C. consent of the citizens D. the Congress

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C. Consent of the Citizens

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The opening of the Preamble (“We the People of the United States…”) suggests that the power of this government is derived from which of the selections listed below?
Select one:
A.
Divine Right of Kings
B.
an oligarchy
C.
consent of the citizens
D.
the Congress