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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.
Rousseau wrote that the people should be accountable to their government.
Rousseau wrote that the people should be accountable to their government.
State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.
State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.
The rule of the king was accepted by all the colonists because he was beloved.
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State constitutions restricted the power of the governor and the state legislature.
Explanation: Limiting government authority and creating constitutions that place ultimate power with the people are direct examples of popular sovereignty. The other options are incorrect or reversed (Rousseau argued government should be accountable to the people, not the people to government).
Explanation: Limiting government authority and creating constitutions that place ultimate power with the people are direct examples of popular sovereignty. The other options are incorrect or reversed (Rousseau argued government should be accountable to the people, not the people to government).
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