Question 24
Constitutions and ConstitutionalismThe basic element of the United States Constitution is that
- A.it presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorate
- B.Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power
- C.it guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen
- D.murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs
- E.it embodies the concept of separation of powers
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Answer: E (it embodies the concept of separation of powers)
Explanation
The US Constitution is built on separation of powers among Congress, the President and the Supreme Court, with checks and balances between them.