What is popular sovereignty?

(A) Sovereignty of peoples representative
(B) Sovereignty of the legal head
(C) Sovereignty of the head of state
(D) Sovereignty of the people

Correct Answer : Sovereignty of the people
Question Asked : SSC CGL Tier-I Exam 2015
Explanation : Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives (Rule by the People], who are the source of all political power. It is also known as sovereignty of the people.
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