Which of the Following Best Describes the Concept of Popular

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of popular sovereignty?

• A) The people are tightly controlled by the government.
• B) The president is the ultimate governmental power.
• C) Congress is supreme
• D) Government is based on the consent of "we the people."
• E) The Supreme Court is subordinate to no other agency or group.

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Definitions:

Criminal Law

A body of laws pertaining to crimes and punishment, involving regulations that define conduct prohibited by the government because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare.

Public Law

A branch of law that deals with the relationship between individuals and the government, including administrative law, constitutional law, and criminal law.

Plea Bargain

An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant, wherein the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to the original criminal charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.

Burglary

The unlawful entry into a building or other location with the intention to commit theft or any felony.