Question

read the excerpt adapted from the writings of john adams and answer the question.
as good government is an empire of laws, how shall your laws be made? in a large society, inhabiting an extensive country, it is impossible that the whole should assemble to make laws. the first necessary step, then, is to transfer power from the many to a few of the most wise and good.
— from \thoughts on government\ by john adams
how are the ideas presented in this excerpt reflected in the us system of government?
a. government authority in the united states is separated between different branches to prevent abuses of power.

b. all individuals in the united states, including leaders of government, are required to follow the laws of the nation.

c. the united states has a representative system of government through which citizens elect people to create rules for their society.

d. in the united states, the powers and functions of government are limited to those specifically granted through a written constitution.

Explanation:

The excerpt argues that in a large society, citizens cannot all assemble to make laws, so power must be transferred to a small group of wise, good people to create laws. This matches the US representative system, where citizens elect officials to make laws on their behalf. Option A refers to separation of powers, not representation. Option B refers to rule of law, not lawmaking by representatives. Option D refers to limited government, not the selection of lawmakers.

Answer:

C. The United States has a representative system of government through which citizens elect people to create rules for their society.