Skip to content
CitizenAce

Question 4 of 128Principles of American Government

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

Official answer

USCIS accepts any of these 5 answers

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

Source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), page 2.

Practice this question

Question 4 of 128
ENHow the officer will ask it

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

Say your answer out loud, then check.

All 128 questions