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Popular Sovereignty

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Popular sovereignty, also known as sovereignty of the people, is the principle that the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its citizens. It emphasizes the power of the people to shape and govern their own society.

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Noun sense: Popular sovereignty allows citizens to participate in the decision-making process of their government.

Adjective sense: Many countries have adopted popular sovereignty as a fundamental principle of their constitutions.

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