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This idea is illustrated by the Founding Fathers belief that government could function only if it had support of the people.

popular sovereignty
republicanism

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popular sovereignty because thats the idea
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Answer:

popular sovereignty

Step-by-step explanation:

“Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of the people”

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