The Authors of the U

question 85

Multiple Choice

The authors of the U.S.Constitution used a strategy of separation of powers to limit the power of the government by

• A)reserving some powers for the people.
• B)dividing national government against itself.
• C)forcing states to compete against themselves.
• D)prohibiting Congress and the states from passing ex post facto laws.
• E)encouraging conflict between the national government and the states.

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