Question

the constitution of the united states
the constitution of the united states
preamble
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 ideological principles of the founding fathers is most strongly suggested by
the phrase \we the people\?
a. all people on earth are connected
b. the government gets its authority from the people
c. the united states is on its own against all others
d. the founding fathers are a replacement for the king

Explanation:

The phrase "We the People" opens the U.S. Constitution's Preamble, which states that the document is ordained and established by the people. This reflects the principle of popular sovereignty, meaning the government's authority comes from the governed population.

Answer:

B. the government gets its authority from the people