The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People.” Thomas Hobbes and John Locke had around social contract as well as characteristics of democracies. With that in mind, what does "We the People" mean? Explain a connection to one of the following concepts discussed in the course: Principles of democracy - representative government, rule of law, limited government, consent of the governed Principles of the Constitution - federalism, checks and balances, limited government, popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers Philosophical concepts, such as a social contract Respond in at least one to two paragraphs.

The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People.” Thomas Hobbes and John Locke had around social contract as well as characteristics of democracies. With that in mind, what does "We the People" mean? Explain a connection to one of the following concepts discussed in the course: Principles of democracy - representative government, rule of law, limited government, consent of the governed Principles of the Constitution - federalism, checks and balances, limited government, popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers Philosophical concepts, such as a social contract Respond in at least one to two paragraphs.