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Which of the following terms and principle of the US Constitution follows the concept that the will of the people should govern society: this is embodied in the Preamble of the Constitution with the words, "We the people.."

A.popular sovereignty
B.Checks and Balances
C.Separation of power
D.Judicial Review

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A. Popular sovereignty.

This political doctrine holds that all political power that governs society (authorities of states and federal government) is inherent in the people, that is to say, people create it, gives consents to it and sustains it. The U.S. Constitution this concept by guaranteeing people's right to choose their representative (individuals that advocate for their needs, desires, and projects as a society ) through fair and democratic elections.

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