Question

move the correct phrase to the box. one constitutional principle is that appropriate governmental power comes from the consent of the governed, which refers to the people of the us. in regard to constitutional principles, the consent of the governed is usually referred to as dashed box. options: rule of law, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, separation of powers

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Rule of law" emphasizes laws governing all, not consent of governed.
• "Checks and balances" is about branches limiting each other, not consent.
• "Popular sovereignty" means the people (governed) hold ultimate power, so consent of governed aligns with this.
• "Separation of powers" divides government into branches, not about consent.

So the correct term is popular sovereignty.

Answer:

popular sovereignty