The United States Constitution begins with the words "We the People" to show:

The U.S. has many levels of government
The U.S. has one central branch of government
The U.S. is governed by the people
The U.S. is a growing nation

The U.S. is governed by the people

What is source created by a person present at or involved with a historical event?

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The correct answer is: The U.S. is governed by the people.

The phrase "We the People" signifies that the power of the U.S. government is derived from and entrusted to the people. It highlights the democratic principle that the government exists to serve the citizens and reflects the idea that the U.S. is a self-governing nation.