Question

how does the united states limit the power of its government?
i. government officials are subject to the law.
ii. government officials are held accountable for their actions.
iii. limitations are placed on how long government officials can serve.
iv. the government is divided into branches.
a. i. and iii.
b. ii. and iii.
c. i., iii., and iv.
d. i., ii., iii., and iv.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• i. Government officials being subject to the law (rule of law) limits government power as no one is above the law.
• ii. Holding officials accountable for their actions ensures they act responsibly, limiting abuse of power.
• iii. Term limits (limitations on service length) prevent officials from accumulating excessive power over time.
• iv. Separating the government into branches (separation of powers) with checks and balances limits any one branch from gaining too much power.

All four points (i, ii, iii, iv) are ways the US limits government power.

Answer:

D. i., ii., iii., and iv.