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Official question #4US Citizenship Test
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Correct answer
Self-government
Also accepted: Self-government · Popular sovereignty · Consent of the governed · People should govern themselves · Social contract · Example of social contract
Why
“We the People” means the government's power comes from the people, who govern themselves through elected representatives. USCIS also accepts popular sovereignty, consent of the governed, and (an example of) social contract.
Answer choices
- AOnly the original 13 states can make laws
- BThe President speaks for all people
- CSelf-government
- DOnly citizens have rights