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

Why this is the answer

'We the People' means the government's power comes from the people. In the United States, people govern themselves by choosing representatives instead of being ruled by a king or queen.

Answers that are not correct

These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.

• The courts write the Constitution
• Only Congress can govern
• The President owns the government
• The states choose all leaders

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• 2. What is the supreme law of the land?
• 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
• 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
• 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
• 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

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