Question

select the correct answer.
which phrase best describes the form of government created by the constitutional convention of 1787?
a. a weak central government that granted power to the states
b. a weak monarchy that promoted individual liberties
c. a confederal government that limited government powers
d. a more powerful central government that abided by rules
e. a government that did not have an executive branch

Explanation:

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 created a government with a stronger central government (compared to the Articles of Confederation). Option D states "a more powerful central government that abided by rules", which aligns with the outcome of the 1787 Convention (establishing a federal system with a stronger central gov, bound by the Constitution's rules). Option A describes the Articles of Confederation (weak central, power to states). Option B is incorrect as the US is not a monarchy. Option C is incorrect (confederal was Articles, 1787 was federal with stronger central). Option E is incorrect as the new gov had an executive branch (President).

Answer:

D. a more powerful central government that abided by rules