BRADENL0903GO BRADENL0903GO History Answered Which is the meaning of the term “popular sovereignty”? The people in a territory or state direct their elected representatives how to vote on issues. The elected representatives consult with the people in a territory or state before deciding how to vote on issues. The people in a territory or state vote directly on issues, rather than having elected representatives decide. The people in a territory or state may remove from office an elected official whose votes on an issue are unpopular.