Popular Sovereignty
Our Constitution begins with the idea of popular sovereignty. The Founding Fathers began the U.S. Constitution with this important principle, which means that power begins with the people. Popular sovereignty is the thought that the average citizen can be trusted to make important decisions that affect his or her life and the lives of other Americans. The idea that power can begin from the ground up; that a group of people can exercise that power and change their society for the better is an exciting idea in human history.
Illustrated Metaphor Hint – To help with your drawing, imagine something small and weak, but when this small being joins up with many other small beings, they can become a large and powerful force.
Our Constitution begins with the idea of popular sovereignty. The Founding Fathers began the U.S. Constitution with this important principle, which means that power begins with the people. Popular sovereignty is the thought that the average citizen can be trusted to make important decisions that affect his or her life and the lives of other Americans. The idea that power can begin from the ground up; that a group of people can exercise that power and change their society for the better is an exciting idea in human history.
Illustrated Metaphor Hint – To help with your drawing, imagine something small and weak, but when this small being joins up with many other small beings, they can become a large and powerful force.