Even James Madison was unsure about the actual impact of the Constitution, openly questioning whether or not its “parchment barriers” would have much effect. In recent studies of constitutions in several countries, political scientists found that
a. nearly all constitutions effectively restrain government power and protect rights.
b. some constitutional provisions effectively restrain government power and protect rights.
c. almost no constitutional provisions effectively restrain government power and protect rights.
d. constitutional provisions effectively protect the freedom of the press, but not freedom from torture.
Answer: b
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