Question

Which of the following ideas included in the Declaration of Independence reflects the principle of popular sovereignty?

Certain rights can only be granted by the government
People give consent to the government's authority
The people are the source of the power and authority in government
The state of being human conveys certain rights naturally

Answer 1

The people are the source of the power. 

Answer 2

It means that the people are the source of the power and authority in the government. The government's authority is created and sustained through political representatives (which are elected by the people), which are the source of political power.