Of the following, which best describes the framework for the Constitution? Select all that apply.
2 answers only
(1 point)
Responses
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
The four branches equally share one-quarter of the power.
Powers not mentioned in the Constitution are assumed to belong to the federal government.
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 separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
The framework for the Constitution includes the following:
- 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.
How can the Constitution be amended?
The Constitution can be amended through a formal process outlined in Article V. There are two methods to propose amendments:
1. Proposal by Congress: An amendment can be proposed by a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
2. Proposal by Constitutional Convention: An amendment can also be proposed if two-thirds of the state legislatures request a Constitutional Convention to propose amendments.
After an amendment is proposed, it must go through the ratification process, which can be done in two ways:
1. Ratification by State Legislatures: The amendment must be approved by three-fourths (or 38) of the state legislatures.
2. Ratification by State Conventions: The amendment can also be ratified by three-fourths of specially-called state conventions, instead of by state legislatures.
Once an amendment is ratified by the required number of states, it becomes part of the Constitution.
The two best answers that describe the framework for the Constitution are:
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 correct answers are:
1. A system of checks and balances is designed to prevent abuse of power.
Explanation: The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. This system allows each branch to limit the powers of the other branches, ensuring that no single branch can abuse its power.
4. The separation of powers ensures that no one branch has too much power.
Explanation: The Constitution separates the powers of government among three branches - the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This separation ensures that power is balanced and distributed among these branches, preventing any one branch from gaining too much power.