Question

Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power. The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power. The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power. Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government. Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government. The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power. The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

Answer 1

The statements that best describe the framework for the Constitution are:

• A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
• The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.

The other two options are not accurate:

• There are three branches of government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial), not four, and they do not equally share power as suggested in the second statement.
• Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the states, not the federal government, according to the Tenth Amendment.

So the correct choices are the first and fourth statements.