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

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

Self-government · Popular sovereignty · Consent of the governed · People should govern themselves · (Example of) social contract — Topic: American Government — Principles of American Government. USCIS accepts any one of the answers listed below.

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Self-government
Popular sovereignty
Consent of the governed
People should govern themselves
(Example of) social contract

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Topic: American Government — Principles of American Government.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.