Question

“In the government of this commonwealth, the legislative department shall never exercise the executive and judicial powers, or either of them. The executive shall never exercise the legislative and judicial powers, or either of them. The judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive powers, or either of them. To the end it may be a government of laws and not of men.”—Massachusetts Constitution, Part the First, Article XXX, 1780

Which two government principles does this quote reflect?
Rule of law, consent of the governed
Rule of law, limited government
Individual rights, consent of the governed
Individual rights, limited government

Answer 1

Rule of law, limited government.

Step-by-step explanation:

These are the two concepts that are explained in this passage. The constitution tells us that the rule of law is to be respected when it states that the government "may be a government of laws and not of men." This means no one is above the law, and institutions have to follow this as well. Moreover, the passage talks about limited government by stating that each power has its duties, and they are not allowed to perform the duties of any other branch of government.

Answer 2

"Rule of law, limited government" are the two government principles among the choices given that does reflect the quote. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your great help.