Question

1. read the following text, and answer the question that follows. we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america. which of the following is a constitutional principle found in this text? republicanism separation of powers popular sovereignty checks and balances

Explanation:

The text starts with "We the People of the United States", which embodies the principle of popular sovereignty—the idea that the government's authority comes from the people. The other options (republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances) are not explicitly referenced in this excerpt of the Preamble.

Answer:

popular sovereignty