Question

question 8 of 10 which situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individual rights? a. presidents are elected through the electoral college instead of through a direct vote by the people. b. congress cannot make following a specific religion a condition of holding public office. c. corrupt congressional leaders can be put on trial like any other citizen. d. citizens have the right to vote for their leaders in congress.

Explanation:

Limited government restricts the power of the government to safeguard individual rights. Option B shows that the government (Congress) cannot impose a religious - related condition for public office, limiting government over - reach into personal religious freedom. Option A is about the electoral process, Option C is about the rule of law for public officials, and Option D is about voting rights but not as directly related to limiting government power to protect individual rights as Option B.

Answer:

B. Congress cannot make following a specific religion a condition of holding public office.