14) When the framers our state's constitution began to create it, they looked to the U. S. Constitution as a model Much like the
national government, they created a state government in which each branch could keep the others from having too much
power. For example, the State Supreme Court can- once a law has been passed and enforced- rule that the law violates the
state constitution. If this happens, the law is no longer enforced.
What principle of government is being described in this passage?
A)
Federalism
B)
Separation of Powers
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Checks and Balances
D)
Republican Government