Asked by Zephyr Benedict

Using the paragraph below, what would be a current situation that BEST demonstrates the idea of popular sovereignty?
Popular Sovereignty
"Government should be based on the consent of the governed. This means that political power comes from the people. Every elected official holds power only because the people agree that they should. This is true for small-town mayors. It is also true for the president of the U.S.
A. A city council meets privately to discuss local issues without public input.
B. The president makes a decision without asking Congress for approval.
C. A Supreme Court judge appointed for life and never has to interact with the public.
D. Citizens vote in an election to choose their new mayor.

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D. Citizens vote in an election to choose their new mayor.

Explanation: Popular sovereignty means political power comes from the people’s consent. Voting to choose a mayor is a direct exercise of that consent. The other options show officials acting without public input or lifetime appointments, which do not illustrate rule by the people.