Question

which of the following states the principle of \popular sovereignty?\

a congress has the right to decide where slavery shall and shall not exist.

b the settlers in a given territory have the sole right to decide whether or not
slavery will be permitted there.

c individual citizens can decide for themselves whether or not to hold slaves.

d the american people shall decide where slavery will exist through a national
plebiscite.

e individual states have the right to reject congressional decisions pertaining to
slavery.

Explanation:

Answer:

B. The settlers in a given territory have the sole right to decide whether or not slavery will be permitted there.