Which statement accurately describes a similarity between the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
A. Both establish limits on the power of government
B. Both protect citizens from government oppression.
C. Both reflect ideas of Enlightenment thinkers.
D. Both create governments featuring separation of powers.
Answer:
C. Both reflect ideas of Enlightenment thinkers.
Explanation:
The statement that accurately describes a similarity between the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence is option C because they both reflect the idea of enlightened thinkers.
The Declaration of Independence is a historical document that contains evidence of America officially separating from Great Britain.
The document contains the unhappiness at the government and the need for independence.
This document and the US Constitution did not set up any type of government which renders the other options as false.
Enlightened thinkers like Locke and Hobbes helped influence these two historical documents.
Answer:
C. by giving the House and the Senate different powers
Explanation:
The house of representatives generally have stronger influence regarding domestic policies while the Senate generally have stronger influence regarding foreign policies.
This separation is an extension of 'Separation of powers' that's intended by the founding fathers to prevent the government from becoming too powerful.
On top of this separation, the constitution also provide the supreme court to examine every legislations made within the legislative branch and struck them down if they deemed it as unconstitutional.
A federalist government system is where states and central governments share power.
Banker John Pierpont Morgan or JP Morgan, help corporations grow in the late eighteen hundreds (1800's) by investing in fledgling institutions. He also helped in financing business mergers and promoted the free market. He also helped major corporations such as United States Steel and General Electric.
All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.