2025 civics test · Question 4 of 128 · Principles of American Government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Official answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
Why
"We the People" are the first three words of the Constitution's Preamble. They mean self-government: the people govern themselves through the representatives they elect. Memory tip: the very first words of the Constitution put the people in charge.