According to the Principle of Popular Sovereignty, the Question of Slavery

question 99

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of popular sovereignty, the question of slavery in the territories should be determined by

• A) an elected territorial governor.
• B) a national referendum of all citizens of states and territorial residents in America.
• C) congressional legislation.
• D) a Supreme Court decision.
• E) the self-determination of people in any given territory.

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