National sovereignty shall vest in [be controlled by] the people, who shall exercise it through their representatives and by means of referendum.

Question

From the Constitution of France, 1958
which
Which principle best shows the influence of the U.S. Constitution on the document above?
• a
Rule of law
О b
Federalism
• c
Popular sovereignty
• d
Separation of powers
Question 56 (1 point)
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..
Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . ..
- The Declaration of Independence
Which statement identifies the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
O a
Government should have unlimited authority to guarantee basic rights
O b
The people can overthrow a government that fails to protect basic rights
O с
Government should be based on a written constitution to provide basic rights.
• d
The people can increase government authority to expand basic rights

Answer 1

For the first question regarding the influence of the U.S. Constitution on the excerpt from the Constitution of France, 1958, the principle that best demonstrates this influence is:

c. Popular sovereignty

This principle is evident in both documents as they emphasize that ultimate authority resides with the people, who exercise that power through their elected representatives.

For the second question regarding the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the correct statement is:

b. The people can overthrow a government that fails to protect basic rights

This aligns with the Declaration's assertion that people have the right to change or abolish any government that does not fulfill its fundamental purpose of safeguarding the rights of its citizens.