The constitution's preamble, beginning with the words "we the people," is an illustration of what principle?

a. popular sovereignty

b. political rights

c. minority rights

d. majority rule

e. political equality

The constitution's preamble, beginning with the words "we the people," is an illustration of "popular sovereignty".

Popular sovereignty, or otherwise known as sovereignty of the peoples' rule, is the rule that the power of a state and its administration is made and supported by the assent of its nationals, through their chosen delegates, who are the wellspring of all political power.