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1. Popular Sovereignty

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   Etymology and Historical Antecedents
   The precise phrasing "popular sovereignty" gained traction in the early modern period, but the underlying concept has roots stretching back to classical antiquity. Thinkers in ancient Greece, particularly in the context of Athenian democracy, wrestled with the idea that the demos (the people) held ultimate sway over legislation and governance.
   During the Enlightenment, the concept was rigorously formalized. Jean-Jacques Rousseau is perhaps the most influential proponent, dedicating subst…