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The Founders of the United States believed that the gov. was created to serve the people because of the Enlightenment idea of:

A. separation of powers

B. the social contract

C. popular sovereignty

D. natural rights

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User Luke Z
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Answer:

popular sovereignty

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User Chan Chun Weng
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The correct answer is: C. popular sovereignty

Popular Sovereignty is the principle that government is derived from and sustained by the consent and will of the people.

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