Question

2 the following question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b. part a the constitution establishes the basic principles of government in the united states. an excerpt from article i, section 7 of the u.s. constitution is shown. every bill which shall have passed the house of representatives and the senate, shall, before it become a law, be presented to the president of the united states; if he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his objections to that house in which it shall have originated... which principle of government is reflected in this portion of the constitution? a federalism b limited government c popular sovereignty d checks and balances part b how does this portion of the constitution reflect this principle? a it reserves powers to the states. b it keeps certain rights with the people. c it allows one branch to constrain another. d it allows citizens to have a say in their government.

Explanation:

For Part A, the excerpt shows that after a bill passes the legislative (House and Senate), the executive (President) has the power to either sign or veto it. This is an example of one - branch checking the power of another, which is the principle of checks and balances. For Part B, the reason it reflects checks and balances is that it allows the executive branch (President) to constrain the legislative branch's (House and Senate) power over making laws.

Answer:

Part A: D. checks and balances
Part B: C. It allows one branch to constrain another.