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One can say that democracy is the ability of the citizens to govern themselves as they see fit rather than just accept the dictates of a king. The Constitution left a way open for subsequent generations to change their government as they saw fit when the time comes. If the Constitution had no way of being amended, the generations of citizens coming after the adoption of the Constitution would have to accept living under a system they had no part in creating. Without the ability to change their government, the citizens might just as well be living under the rule of a king with no say in how their government should work.
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Which amendment restates federalism?
No amendment states " federalism " because it is not a thing, but an idea that frames the entire constitution.
How is the idea of popular sovereignty expressed by citizens?
With a democracy.
The idea that citizens are the ultimate source of political power is called what?
Democracy.
What is the idea that political authority belongs to the people?
The idea that political authority belongs to the people is known as 'popular sovereignty.' This idea was thought of by philosopher John Locke.
What did the 15th amendment not do?
The main idea of the 15th amendment was to give African Americans the right to vote. (Relates to the 13th and 14th amendment) It did not give the African American Women or neither the white women the right to vote (until the 19th amendment)
