The concepts that took hold in early America and drove the formation of American democracy were those of . A. universal citizenship and direct democracy B. government sovereignty and oligarchy C. popular sovereignty and representative democracy D. factionalism and rule by the few

C. popular sovereignty and representative democracy

Explanation:

In America, the concept of popular sovereignty is enshrined in the constitution. The government in America is meant to serve its citizens, and the citizens have the right to depose it.

The concept of representative democracy is implied in the government structure of the country. The president and members of congress are elected by popular vote to represent the people, and can be removed by the people in case they do not agree with their actions.

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."