"Can people of a Territory in any lawful way, against the wishes of any citizen of the United States, exclude slavery from their limits prior to the formation of a State constitution? I answer emphatically, . . . that in my opinion the people of a Territory can by lawful means, exclude slavery from their limits prior to the formation of a State constitution." The principle referred to in this quotation is
a. annexation
b. slave codes
c. direct representation
d. popular sovereignty
e. virtual representation
Answer: d. popular sovereignty
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