Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply. (4 points)

Question

• A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
y 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 four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.

Answer 1

The following statements best describe the framework for the Constitution:

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

The other statements are not accurate:

• Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government. (This is incorrect; such powers are generally reserved to the states or the people, as indicated by the Tenth Amendment.)

• The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power. (There are three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial, not four.)