The U. S. Constitution: Question 1
Which of the following aspects of American government best reflects Montesquieu’s political philosophy as stated in the excerpt?
Select one:

Congress is responsible for creating laws for the country, while the president is responsible for enforcing those laws.

All rights not specifically granted to the federal government belong to the states and the people.

Senators were selected by the members of their respective state legislatures.

The president has the power to appoint his/her own cabinet as well as structure executive departments.

Ademocratic government allows its citizens to vote directly on most issues. however, the citizens cannot simply pass any law they want. the government has a constitution guaranteeing that certain rights can never be denied to any citizen. these guarantees were included to make sure the most popular political parties would be unable to pass laws limiting the political rights of their opponents. which principle of democracy does the government described in the passage most directly represent? a. valuing the need to compromise b. recognizing the worth and dignity of the individual c. accepting majority rule but insisting on minority rights d. respecting the equality of all citizens