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Question 5 • (AG Q3) American History 8: 25-26 (AHostetler)

What is popular sovereignty?

Answer
A
rule by a monarchy
B
rule by compromise
C
a vote by the people of a territory
D
a law passed by a legislature

Explanation

Popular sovereignty is the idea that the people should decide how they are governed. In the context of a territory, this meant residents could vote on whether to allow slavery. So the best choice is “a vote by the people of a territory.”

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