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

Question

Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government

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 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 do not accurately reflect the framework of the Constitution:

• Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government is incorrect; powers not granted to the federal government are considered to belong to the states or the people (as per the Tenth Amendment).

• The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power is also incorrect; there are three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial), not four.