Question

1. the decisions to be based on what most people want is the principle of

Explanation:

The principle where decisions are based on what most people want is related to the concept of "majority rule" or "popular sovereignty" in the context of politics (a subfield of Social Science). In political science, majority rule is a fundamental principle where the will of the majority (most people) guides decision - making in various political processes like elections, policy - making in democratic systems.

Answer:

majority rule (or popular sovereignty)