What role does popular sovereignty play in the constitution

Popular sovereignty is government based on consent of the people. It means all political power resides in the people. The people are sovereign. Popular Sovereignty is a doctrine or belief that government is created by and subject to the will of the people. The word 'popular' in this context means representing or adapted for the benefit of the people. For example, The United States of America is a 'Sovereign State' meaning a state which administers its own government, and is not dependent on, or subject to, another power such as a monarch.

The idea and concept of Popular Sovereignty is the belief that the authority, legality and legitimacy of the government is created by the will or consent of its people.

Its role are as follows:

• It provides people with regional stability: Many wars are fought over resources within a region. If it doesn't come to war, it may come to theft. Popular sovereignty allows each region to manage their own resources at the individual level, creating a natural set of checks and balances.

• It creates numerous economic opportunities: Let's say one region grows wheat and a second region grows corn. Each region has more than they need, so they trade with each other so that there is wheat and corn for both. This economic opportunity creates jobs, livable wages, and a better standard of living for all.

• It allows unique cultures to thrive and grow: Popular sovereignty allows for cultures who wish to maintain their heritage to do so without conflict or interference.