Question

which principle allows each branch of government to restrain the actions of the others?
5 points
social contract
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
due process
the idea that government power is restricted and must follow the constitution is known as:
5 points
limited government
federalism
natural rights
judicial review
the decision in mcculloch v. maryland strengthened which constitutional feature?
5 points
federal supremacy over state action
state power to tax federal institutions
executive power to enforce state laws
rights of individual petitioners

Explanation:

First Question:

• "Social contract" is about the agreement between people and government, not restraining branches.
• "Checks and balances" is the principle where each government branch can limit others' actions.
• "Popular sovereignty" is about people's power, not branch restraint.
• "Due process" relates to fair legal procedures, not branch control.

• "Limited government" means government power is restricted by the Constitution.
• "Federalism" is about division of power between state and federal.
• "Natural rights" are inherent human rights, not about government power restriction.
• "Judicial review" is courts reviewing laws' constitutionality, not government power restriction.

• "Federal supremacy over state action" was strengthened by McCulloch v. Maryland, as it established federal law's superiority over state in certain cases.
• "State power to tax federal institutions" was rejected in this case.
• "Executive power to enforce state laws" is not related to this case.
• "Rights of individual petitioners" is not the focus of this case.

Answer:

B. Checks and balances

Second Question: