Question

question 3 of 28 which of the following explains the importance of the united states constitution? a. it instituted a constitutional monarchy in which a president ruled with the advice of a legislature. b. it created a weak central government supported by strong state governments. c. it established the american colonies as an independent nation that was free from british rule. d. it separated the u.s. government into three branches that could limit one anothers power.

Explanation:

The US Constitution established the system of separation of powers, dividing the government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent any one branch from having too much power. Option A is incorrect as the US is not a constitutional monarchy. Option B describes the Articles of Confederation, not the Constitution. Option C refers to the Declaration of Independence which declared independence, not the Constitution which set up the government structure.

Answer:

D. It separated the U.S. government into three branches that could limit one another's power.