What does 'popular sovereignty' mean? All state authority emanates from the...

In Germany’s constitutional order (Basic Law, Article 20), sovereignty lies with the people. All state authority derives from the people and is exercised through elections, referendums, and through the legislature, executive, and judiciary established by the constitution.

• Look for keywords tied to core constitutional principles (e.g., rticle 20). When a question asks where state authority originates, prefer the foundational source (the people) over specific institutions. Eliminate options naming a single branch (parliament, courts) or historical monarchs, as they exercise authority on behalf of the sovereign but are not its origin.