Which of the following is the best example of a historical precedent for popular sovereignty?(1 point)

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Thomas Jefferson wrote about the undisputed authority of the king in the preamble.
Thomas Jefferson wrote about the undisputed authority of the king in the preamble.

The rule of the king was accepted by all the colonists because he was beloved.
The rule of the king was accepted by all the colonists because he was beloved.

State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.
State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.

Rousseau wrote that the people should be accountable to their government.

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The best example of a historical precedent for popular sovereignty among the options given is:

State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.

This reflects the idea that the authority of government derives from the consent of the governed, which is a fundamental aspect of popular sovereignty.