Which of the following statements best describes how popular sovereignty applies to federalism? the people elect local government representatives, who in turn choose national representatives. the people elect representatives, who can only do what the people give them authority to do. the people elect local government representatives, who gather to make federal laws. the people elect representatives, who govern according to the people’s wishes.

The correct answer is D) The people elect representatives, who govern according to the people’s wishes.

The statement that best describes how popular sovereignty applies to federalism is "The people elect representatives, who govern according to the people’s wishes."

Federalism was conceived as a protection to the accumulation of power in government and to foster citizen's liberties. Under the federalist system, the states and the federal government share power for the benefit of the citizen. People can elect representatives that need to get results for the people's petitions and create the type of legislation that benefits the most.

the answer should be monarchy