Question

The constitutions of most of our States assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent (as in electing their functionaries executive and legislative).
Based on this quote, the people of the United States


have the power to choose representatives.

The people cannot exercise power on their own.

are allowed to make decisions without representation.

are unable to elect representatives.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Have the power to choose representatives

Explanation:

The quote explains the constitution of most states of the U.S. points out the "power is inherent in the people", this suggests citizens are the ones that make political decisions rather than a king or similar figure. Besides this, the quote clarifies " they may exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which they think themselves competent" this explains this political power can be exerted directly by citizens or by those they choose or consider "competent". This idea is linked to democracy because it proposes citizens can be elected to represent the interests of others or elect representatives. Thus, based on the quote people of the United States "have the power to choose representatives.

Answer 2

It's the first choice. Have the Power to choose representatives.