Question

Read this excerpt from the US Constitution. Which portion of the text reflects the Enlightenment idea of popular sovereignty?

We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America,
Article L.
Section 1.
All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of
Representatives
Amendment1
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
or of the press: or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Answer 1

The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution is that part.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Preamble perfectly embodies the Enlightenment idea that the people are the sovereign. "We the People..." It´s like saying that we, as sovereigns, decide to give ourselves this supreme law that will give us justice, provide for the common defense, promote our welfare and secure our freedoms. So, we "do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America." Beautiful.