Question

which phrase best describes the type of government created by the constitutional convention of 1787?
a. a weak central government that gave power to the states
b. a weak society that promoted individual liberties
c. a divided government that limited government powers
d. a more powerful central government but limited by rules
e. a government that did not have an executive branch

Explanation:

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 aimed to create a more powerful central government that was also limited by rules (such as the system of checks - and - balances). It replaced the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation. It was not about a weak central government giving power to states (A is wrong), nor a weak society for individual liberties (B is wrong), and it established an executive branch (E is wrong). The new government was a constitutional one with limited powers through separation of powers and federalism.

Answer:

D. a more powerful central government but limited by rules