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In the context of government, what does "popular" mean?

A. everyone likes it
B. by the people
C. something the media supports
D. favored by elected officials

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Generally speaking, in the context of government "popular" means "B. by the people," since, for instance, the idea of "popular sovereignty" means that the majority of people in a society get to make decisions ultimately on behalf of the state.
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