Question

_____________________ is the notion that citizens of a territory should regulate the existence of slavery just like the citizens of a state.

a. Popular sovereignty
b. Slave codes
c. Black codes
d. Judicial review
e. Congressional oversight

Answer 1

Answer: a. Popular sovereignty

Explanation: Popular sovereignty is a doctrine or an act that dates back to the times before civil war, where the citizens of a state or territory were given the political power to decide on the legislature of that territory or state and that included slavery. I hope this helps