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. separation of powers b. absolute monarchy c. popular sovereignty d. liberalism

Explanation:

The king makes and executes laws, the constitution limits the king's law - making power, and the Supreme Court can nullify laws that violate the constitution. This shows a division of power among different entities, which is characteristic of the separation - of - powers concept. Absolute monarchy has no limits on the monarch's power. Popular sovereignty refers to power being held by the people. Liberalism is about individual freedoms and limited government in a broader sense.

Answer:

A. Separation of powers