Question

constitutional principles

1. article 1, section 4 of the u.s. constitution helps to ensure:

a. which principle best applies to this section?
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
limited government
rule of law
separation of powers
b. underline the words or phrases that helped you decide which principle to choose.

1. george mason was among the group of anti - federalists that were opposed to the constitution. heres his view about the role of the vice - president.

\that unelected office of the vice - president, who for want of other employment is made president of the senate, thereby dangerously blending the executive and legislative powers.\
a. which principle best describes masons concern?
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
limited government
rule of law
separation of powers
b. underline the words or phrases that helped you decide which principle to choose.
c. explain the connection between what mason said and the principle you selected.

1. in federalist 48, james madison made this argument:

\unless the three branches be so far connected and blended as to give each a constitutional control over the others, the degree of separation - essential to a free government, can never in practice be duly maintained.\
a. which principle best describes masons concern?
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
limited government
rule of law
separation of powers
b. underline the words or phrases that helped you decide which principle to choose.
c. explain the connection between what mason said and the principle you selected.

Explanation:

4a. Mason is concerned about the blending of executive and legislative powers, which is related to Separation of Powers. Popular Sovereignty is about people's power, Checks and Balances is about each branch having power over others, Limited Government is about government having restricted power, and Rule of Law is about laws governing all.
4b. Words like "dangerously blending the executive and legislative powers" indicate Separation of Powers concern.
4c. Mason's statement shows he fears the violation of the principle that keeps the branches distinct (Separation of Powers).
5a. Madison's statement about branches being connected and blended while maintaining separation also relates to Checks and Balances as it emphasizes the need for each branch to have some control over others to maintain separation.
5b. Words like "connected and blended" and "constitutional control over the others" are key.
5c. Madison's argument supports the idea of Checks and Balances to ensure the separation of powers is maintained in practice.

Answer:

4a. Separation of Powers
4b. "dangerously blending the executive and legislative powers"
4c. Mason fears violation of Separation of Powers by blending powers.
5a. Checks and Balances
5b. "connected and blended", "constitutional control over the others"
5c. Madison argues Checks and Balances maintain separation of powers.