Question 4 of 128
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Official USCIS answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
Why this is the answer
The first words show that the Constitution’s power comes from the people, not from a king. They mean citizens govern themselves by choosing leaders and making laws.
💡 Memory tip: We = us: the people are the boss.
Could you say it out loud to an officer?
Practice with the real rules: 20 questions, pass with 12.
Take a free mock testMore from Principles of American Government
Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.