Question

a countrys government has a king who creates and executes all of its laws. however, it also has a constitution that places some limits on what kinds of laws the king is allowed to create. a supreme court determines whether or not a kings law violates the constitution. if it does, the supreme court has the power to eliminate the law regardless of the kings opinion. this political system is based on which of these ideas?
a. absolute monarchy
b. separation of powers
c. liberalism
d. popular sovereignty

Explanation:

The king's power to create laws is limited by the constitution and the Supreme - Court can check the king's laws. This shows a separation of powers between the legislative (king making laws), the judicial (Supreme Court interpreting the constitution and nullifying laws), and the limitations placed by the constitution. Absolute monarchy has no limits on the monarch's power. Liberalism focuses on individual freedoms and rights more generally. Popular sovereignty is about power residing with the people.

Answer:

B. Separation of powers