noun
popular sovereignty; sovereignty of the people
Political principle that the people are the ultimate source of governmental authority. Often contrasted with 国民主権 (national sovereignty) in Japanese constitutional discourse.
See also: 国民主権
The Constitution of Japan stipulates national sovereignty, but the difference from popular sovereignty is sometimes debated.
フランス革命は人民主権の理念を掲げた。
The French Revolution championed the ideal of popular sovereignty.