The U. S. Constitution provides for limited government mainly a. through direct election of representatives b. by making state law superior to national law when the two conflict c. by defining lawful powers and by dividing those powers among competing institutions d. through indirect systems of popular elections of representatives

d. through indirect systems of popular elections of representatives

Explanation:

The U.S Constitution is a strong constitution that is founded by the fore fathers of American inorder to aid towards the efficient running of the large states that make up the country.

Despite the fact that, it is a major component of the American government, nevertheless, it also provides for limited governement interference through the indirect systems of popular elections of representatives. They are the ones who ensure that any given law, rules or act must be passed through debates before it is finally accepted as the constitution of the United States of America.

A typical example is the same-sex marriage that was recognized few years ago. Before it was accepted as a law, it passed through the representatives where its benefits or otherwise was successfully debated before being put through voting option.