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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

Answer. Any of these is accepted.
Self-government
  • Also accepted
  • Popular sovereignty
  • Consent of the governed
  • People should govern themselves
  • Social contract

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 4 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section Principles of government.

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