United StatesQuestion 3 (2008 list) · Principles of American government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- aWe the States
- bWe the Citizens
- cWe hold these truths
- dWe the PeopleCorrect answer
Why?
The Constitution begins with the words “We the People.” They show that the power of the government comes from the people. “We hold these truths” comes from the Declaration of Independence.
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