The Constitution Is Based on the Philosophical Belief That

The Constitution is based on the philosophical belief that

A) people are good and can be trusted with power.
B) only a few people can be trusted to rule, and the people have the wisdom to recognize them.
C) power does not corrupt if rulers are subjected to regular elections.
D) people will pursue their self-interest, but their ambition can be checked by the self-interest of others.
E) government can reform human nature if given an adequate amount of power.