What is meant by the basic principle "popular sovereignty"? A. the government is set up as a constitutional republic. B. the people have the right to alter their government. C. congress has the right to regulate trade. D. the president has the right to veto any bill that Congress has passed.

Answer 1

The basic principle of "popular sovereignty" refers to the idea that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives. Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. the people have the right to alter their government.