Question

2 multiple choice 5 points the declaration of independence and the bill of rights are similar in that both support a federal system of government maintain the importance of a strong chief executive provide for a balance of checks and balances support limitations on government power 3 multiple choice 5 points which document was responsible for resolving the problems of the articles of confederation? bill of rights declaration of independence the great compromise us constitution

Explanation:

Question 2

• The Declaration of Independence asserts natural rights and the right to overthrow a tyrannical government (limiting unjust power). The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments to the Constitution) limits government power over individuals (e.g., freedom of speech, protection from unreasonable searches).
• "Support a federal system" is incorrect because the Declaration predates federalism, and the Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution which established federalism, but the Declaration itself doesn’t address federalism.
• "Maintain the importance of a strong chief executive" is incorrect; the Declaration has no chief executive, and the Bill of Rights focuses on individual rights, not executive power.
• "Provide for checks and balances" is incorrect; checks and balances are in the Constitution, not the Declaration or Bill of Rights (Bill of Rights is about individual rights, not branch balancing).
• "Support limitations on government power" fits both: Declaration limits tyrannical power, Bill of Rights limits government power over citizens.

• The Articles of Confederation had weaknesses (e.g., weak central government). The US Constitution replaced the Articles, creating a stronger central government with balanced powers, resolving issues like lack of tax authority, weak military, and ineffective interstate commerce.
• The Bill of Rights is amendments to the Constitution, not a replacement for the Articles.
• The Declaration of Independence declared independence, not resolved Articles’ problems.
• The Great Compromise was part of the Constitutional Convention (helping draft the Constitution), not the document that replaced the Articles.

Answer:

D. Support limitations on government power

Question 3