Question

which term means \consent of the governed\?
○ civil service
○ rule of law
○ popular sovereignty
○ civil rights

Explanation:

• "Civil service" refers to government employment, not consent of the governed.
• "Rule of law" emphasizes law - based governance, not consent.
• "Popular sovereignty" is the principle that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.
• "Civil rights" are about individual rights, not consent of the governed.

Answer:

C. popular sovereignty