DNA Strands of Popular Sovereignty
Definition of sovereign: a supreme ruler
**Italicized phrases are the DNA Strands**
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Charter Colonies, one of three classes of colonial gov't established in 17th century English colonies in North America, were largely self-governing. These charter colonies were run and controlled by the public. They made their own decisions and were not dependent on a government, for most things.
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The Declaration of Independence stated that gov't is distributed among men and the public has the right to form new gov't that ensures safety and happiness. This declaration was signed on July 4, 1776 and was effective immediately. The sole purpose of this document was to establish separation from Britain; it also states that as a new nation, we have new rights and privileges. This applies to popular sovereignty because it shows how the public controls how gov't is handled. They also have the power to create a new gov't that will protect the public's safety and happiness.
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First state constitutions, or Article 1 of the Articles of Confederation, says gov't can only exist and function with the consent of the people and the people hold the power and are sovereign. This applies to popular sovereignty because it states that the gov't only has the power to control the public if the public allows them too. This means that the people has the power in their hands.
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The Articles of Confederation shows three past examples of popular sovereignty: a single legislative body of gov't is chosen each year, each state has one representative, and the 13 states had to agree to create an amendment. These three examples in the Articles of Confederation apply to popular sovereignty. The first one shows how the gov't is different each year and is chosen by the public. The second explains how the states have a voice by having a representative chosen by them. Lastly, the third applies by showing how the states come together and voice their opinions as one to make another law.
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The New Jersey Plan of 1787, says that the majority of state agrees that executive could be removed. Popular sovereignty is shown through this example by saying that the people of the state are allowed to make the decision to remove the "head honcho."
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The Virgina Plan of 1787 writes that the members of the lower house, the House of Representatives, were to be popularly elected in each State. This is an example of popular sovereignty because it allows the representatives to be voted in by the public. The people are allowed to choose who they want to stand for them.
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