SECTION 1 POLITICAL POWER. All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights. … SECTION 33 RECALL OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS Every elective public officer of the state of Washington except judges of courts of record is subject to recall and discharge by the legal voters of the state, or of the political subdivision of the state, from which he was elected whenever a petition demanding his recall, reciting that such officer has committed some act or acts of malfeasance … signed by the percentages of the qualified electors thereof, … —Article I, Washington State Constitution Question Use the excerpts to answer the question. What does Section 1 of Article I of the state constitution suggest about Washington’s state government? (1 point) Responses It can be changed by amendment. It can be changed by amendment. It holds absolute power over citizens. It holds absolute power over citizens. It is secondary to federal government. It is secondary to federal government. It serves the people of the state.

Answer 1

It serves the people of the state.