Why is the word "people" capitalized in the Constitution, as in "We the People"?

Question

There are rules of capitalization in english grammar. What do you think the significance of it is considering the founders were well educated business people who were educated in both law and english grammar?

Hint: You might look up the word "capitonym".

Smoking Joe · Accepted Answer

Because they were Communists obviously.

LAN · Answer

All three words were capitalized to show were they were deriving the power to justify all law in this country.

right is right, left is wrong · Answer

they are talking about a Collective group so it gets capitalized

? · Answer

To emphasize that it's "WE THE PEOPLE" who are in charge, not the government..

Why is the word "people" capitalized in the Constitution, as in "We the People"?

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