Which best describes popular sovereignty?

A. the ability of a state or territory to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery

B. any elected leader who maintains a high approval rating among the people

C. the organization of an area into a territory or state

D. the ability of the federal government to determine whether or not slavery is allowed in a territory or state

E. a king's right to rule over a land

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Avery Osborn

24 February, 05:13

Which best describes popular sovereignty?

A. the ability of a state or territory to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery

B. any elected leader who maintains a high approval rating among the people

C. the organization of an area into a territory or state

D. the ability of the federal government to determine whether or not slavery is allowed in a territory or state

E. a king's right to rule over a land

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Rory Morse · Answer 1

The best way to describe popular sovereignty is "an elected leader who maintains a high approval rating among the people." Popular sovereignty is when a political party/person/government takes action by the will of the people that they govern.