Question

What was one advantage the Constitution had over the Articles of Confederation?

A. State courts were established to avoid overwhelming the federal courts.
B. Many inefficient branches of government were consolidated.
C. A judicial branch was established to interpret the law.
D. State courts were given the power to interpret federal laws as they applied to them.

Answer 1

C. A judicial branch was established to interpret the law.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation provided for a limited and weak government consisting of a Congress only. The government of the US Constitution, on the other hand, was outlined under the principle of Separation of Power, which divided the government responsibility and authority into three branches: the Judicial Branch, established to interpret the law; the Legislative Branch to make laws, and the Executive Branch, to enforce laws. This separation of power among branches is one of the many advantages that the new Constitution has over the former one because it set the basis for the Checks and Balances system and allow the government to have enough enforcement powers to lead the nation.