Question 20 of 28
Following the American Revolution, the U.S. government was structured
around the Articles of Confederation. This document gave very little power to
the federal government, instead allowing individual states to make most of
their own rules. The Articles were replaced by another document, however,
that is still the basis for the U.S. government today. This document outlines
how the government will be structured, grants certain powers to the
government, and protects certain individual rights. Any law or government
action that contradicts this document is considered illegal. Which political
idea does this scenario best represent?
OA. Separation of powers
OB. Checks and balances
C. Popular sovereignty