Which characteristics of government did the U.S. Constitution codify in 1787? Select all that apply.

Question

a. election of representatives to a lawmaking body
b. establishment of limited government
c. centralization of power in a strong executive
d. equality of citizens under the law
e. a system of checks and balances among branches of government
f. primacy of state and local governments over federal authorities

Answer 1

a. election of representatives to a lawmaking body
b. establishment of limited government
d. equality of citizens under the law
e. a system of checks and balances among branches of government