In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”?
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Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.
Government receives its power from the people.
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
The people express their will through political parties.
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The correct answer is: Government receives its power from the people. "We the People" in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution refers to the idea that the power and authority of the government comes from the collective will and consent of the citizens.
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