Question

section i. that all political power is vested in and derived from the people only.
section ii. that the people of this state ought to have the sole and exclusive right of regulating the internal government and po
source: n.c. constitution, declaration of rights, 1776
which democratic ideal summarizes this excerpt from north carolinas original constitution?
standard(s)
8.c&g.1.1: summarize the democratic ideals outlined in the founding documents of the state and national government
other questions on this standard: 3, 8, 14, 16, 17
answer
a federalism
b rule of law
c separation of powers
d popular sovereignty

Explanation:

Popular sovereignty means that the power of the government comes from the people. In the excerpt, it is stated that "all political power is vested in and derived from the People only" and the people have the "sole and exclusive Right of regulating the internal Government". This directly reflects the concept of popular sovereignty. Federalism is about the division of power between national and state governments. The rule of law means that laws apply equally to everyone. Separation of powers is about dividing government powers among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial). None of these other concepts are reflected in the given text as accurately as popular sovereignty.

Answer:

D. popular sovereignty