Democracy’s Foundation: Unpacking the Principle of Popular Sovereignty
Words: 426 1412Let's get into the nitty-gritty of popular sovereignty, a concept that's as old as democracy itself. It's like saying, “Hey, the power to govern comes straight from us, the people!” This idea might seem obvious now, but back in the day, it was pretty revolutionary. We're talking about a time when kings and queens ruled the roost, and the idea that ordinary folks could govern themselves was groundbreaking. The big thinkers of the Enlightenment, like Rousseau and Locke, were the […]