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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence

Question 4 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

What was the purpose of popular sovereignty?

Answer
A
To give more power to the states instead of to the federal government
B
To give the nation’s people control and power over the government
C
To remove power from the states to give to the national government

Explanation

Popular sovereignty means that a government’s authority comes from the people, who have the power to shape or choose their government. Therefore, its purpose was to give the nation’s people control and power over the government, not simply to shift power between state and federal governments.

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