USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement accurately describes the United States Constitution?
A
It defines the powers of the three branches of government.
B
It replaced the Declaration of Independence.
C
It created the first democratic government.
D
It ensures that the president is more powerful than Congress.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Alvarez. The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government: the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch (enforces the law), and the judicial branch (interprets the law).

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “Separation of Powers” was coined by the 18th century philosopher Montesquieu. Separation of powers is a model that divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Legislative-Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate) Executive-Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies) Judicial-Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts)

Detailed explanation-4: -Article III Judicial Branch The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish.

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