What is the idea that the power of government lies with the people?; What principle keeps one part of the government from becoming too powerful?; Why did the framers of the Constitution want to limit the power of the federal government?; Which principle of government divides power among the executive legislative and judicial branches?

Answer :

Answer: Popular sovereignty is the idea where-power of the government lies with the people.

Explanation:

In popular sovereignty, authority of state is created by the consent of the people. It is also known as squatter sovereignty. Popular sovereignty is subjected to the will of the people.

Here the government should exist with the sole purpose of benefiting the people and for their welfare and if the government is not doing it, it should be disbanded.