Which statement best describes the framework of government established by the Constitution?

A. The three branches of government defer the majority of power to the states.

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

C. The Separation of Powers calls for the House and Senate to be equally divided.

D. The president is elected by a direct vote of the people.

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B. A system of checks balances keeps each of the three branches from having too much power.
What is meant by the basic principle popular sovereignty?

A. The government is set up as a constitutional republic.

B. The people have the right to alter their government.

C. Congress has the right to regulate trade.

D. The president has the right to veto any bill that Congress has passed.
B. The people have the right to alter their government.
What is one example of a service that local government provides?

A. establish rules for obtaining a driver's license.

B. build and maintain highway infrastructures.

C. run the public education system.

D. establish licensing standards for professions such as lawyers and teachers.
C. run the public education system.