The new Constitution established the idea that the only legitimate government was one based on
A) a strong central government.
B) an unwritten constitution.
C) the authority of the state.
D) control by wealthier people.
E) the consent of the governed.

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The new Constitution emphasized the principle of popular sovereignty, meaning that the government's legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed.

The New Constitution Established the Idea That the Only Legitimate