Question

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?

A. Separation of powers
B. Constitutionalism
C. Checks of balances
D. Popular sovereignty

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Answer 1

Option B. is the right answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Constitution is the document which is legal and all states of America have to abide by it. It proclaims Two-tier legislature, Allocation of equal powers and system of supervisory and regulatory functions among the three branches of the US Government. These are the special features of US Constitution.

Article of Federation is drafted before the existence of new constitution.

It had various weaknesses. It ensured the states with enormous powers whereas the Federal Government was given less importance in imposing taxes and executing laws.