Question

Which is the following statement best describes how popular sovereignty applies to federalism

Answer 1

US citizens giving the government power

Popular sovereignty is where the people rule the government. They do this by electing representatives and voting.

Step-by-step explanation:

A) People in a teritory can decide if their territory will become a free state or slave state

B) All northem territories must become free states

C) Slave owners can set their slaves free if they want

D) There must be an equal balance between free states and slave states

Answer 2

The people elect representatives, who can only do what the people give them authority to do.

Step-by-step explanation:

Which of the following statements best describes how popular sovereignty applies to federalism?

A.)The people elect local government representatives, who in turn choose national representatives.

B.)The people elect representatives, who have the power to govern however they choose.

C.)The people elect local government representatives, who gather to make federal laws.

D.)The people elect representatives, who can only do what the people give them authority to do.