Question

1. why is a written constitution necessary?

it removes the need for state governments.
it allows the government to change laws at any time.
it gives unlimited power to the president.
it sets clear rules for government power and protects individual rights.

1. what are enumerated powers?

rights that are given by the president.
powers specifically listed in the constitution for the federal government.
unwritten customs followed by the government.
powers that belong only to state governments.

1. which system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

absolute monarchy
unitary government
checks and balances
popular sovereignty

Explanation:

Question 1

• Analyze each option:
• "It removes the need for state governments." is incorrect as written constitutions (like the US Constitution) have state governments.
• "It allows the government to change laws at any time." is wrong; constitutions have amendment procedures, not arbitrary law - changing.
• "It gives unlimited power to the president." is incorrect; constitutions (e.g., US) limit government (including presidential) power.
• "It sets clear rules for government power and protects individual rights." is correct. Constitutions define government structure, powers, and often have bills of rights to protect individuals.

• Analyze each option:
• "Rights that are given by the president." is incorrect. Enumerated powers are about government (federal) powers, not rights from the president.
• "Powers specifically listed in the Constitution for the federal government." matches the definition of enumerated powers (e.g., in Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution, Congress's enumerated powers are listed).
• "Unwritten customs followed by the government." describes unwritten traditions or conventions, not enumerated powers.
• "Powers that belong only to state governments." are reserved or concurrent powers, not enumerated (enumerated are federal).

• Analyze each option:
• "Absolute monarchy" is a system with a single ruler with unlimited power, so it doesn't prevent one branch from being too powerful (there are no branches in the same sense).
• "Unitary government" is a system where power is centralized, not focused on branch - power balance.
• "Checks and balances" is the system where each branch of government (executive, legislative, judicial) can limit the actions of the other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
• "Popular sovereignty" is the idea that power comes from the people, not about branch - power balance.

Answer:

D. It sets clear rules for government power and protects individual rights.

Question 2