The basic element of the United State Constitution is that

• A.it presupposes and relies upon the existence of a highly educated and very articulate electorated
• B.Presidents like Richard Nixon cannot get away with gross abuse of power
• C.it guarantees the enjoyment of equal rights and protection by every citizen
• D.murderers who are found guilty by law courts are executed on electric chairs
• E.it embodies the concept of separation of powers