Which statement describes how the framers of the United States Constitution limited the power of the federal government

A They divided the executive branch of the federal government

B They divided power between the state and the territories

C They divided the service branches of the armed forces

D They divided power between the federal and state governments.

Will mark ! how was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle?one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation. each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate.