Question

Which statement best describes the framework of government established by the
Constitution?
(1 point)
The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.
A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much
power.
The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.
The president is elected by a direct vote of the people.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution is:

**A system of checks and balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.**

This principle ensures that no single branch—executive, legislative, or judicial—can dominate the others, maintaining a balance of power within the federal government.