The principle that government can only do what its people give it the authority to do is called

a.) separation of powers.

b.) popular sovereignty.

c.) limited government.

d.) checks and balances.

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Cecilia Berg

20 February, 14:55

The principle that government can only do what its people give it the authority to do is called

a.) separation of powers.

b.) popular sovereignty.

c.) limited government.

d.) checks and balances.

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Oscar Weber · Answer 1

The answer is b; popular sovereignty

In this principle of the constitution the power lies in the hands of the people of the united states who are sovereign. The government can only govern if it is given permission by those who are governed. Therefore; the national government draws its power from the people of the united states and that people the people have given their government power that it has threw the constitution.

The principle that government can only do what its people give it the authority to do is calleda.) separation of powers.b.) popular sovereignty.c.) limited government.d.) checks and balances.

The principle that government can only do what its people give it the authority to do is called

a.) separation of powers.

b.) popular sovereignty.

c.) limited government.

d.) checks and balances.