2025 civics test · Question 4
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Principles of American Government
Accepted USCIS answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
In simple words
“We the People” means the people are the source of the government’s authority.
Source: USCIS 2025 question list. Question list checked September 29, 2026.