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Which selection from the text reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?
A In enacting the 18-year-old vote provisions of the Act now before the Court, Congress made no
legislative findings that the 21-year-old vote requirement was used by the States to
disenfranchise voters on account of race.
B I seriously doubt that such a finding, if made, could be supported by substantial evidence.
Since Congress has attempted to invade an area preserved to the States by the Constitution
without a foundation for enforcing the Civil War Amendments' ban on racial discrimination, I
would hold that Congress has exceeded its powers in attempting to lower the voting age in
state and local elections.
D On the other hand, where Congress legislates in a domain not exclusively reserved by the
Constitution to the States, its enforcement Power need not be tied so closely to the goal of
eliminating discrimination on account of race.

Answer 1

The principle of popular sovereignty is reflected in Option D: "On the other hand, where Congress legislates in a domain not exclusively reserved by the Constitution to the States, its enforcement Power need not be tied so closely to the goal of eliminating discrimination on account of race." This statement suggests that Congress has the authority to legislate in areas not exclusively reserved for states, emphasizing the broader role of federal power.