Principles of the Constitution Federalism Separation of Powers

Principles of the Constitution Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Biggest Problem: Afraid of too much power in the hands of one person/group – SPREAD OUT THE POWER!

Federalism: The division of power between Federal government and state government

Federalism Enumerated Powers: Reserved Powers: Powers given only to the State Federal Government Concurrent Powers: Powers shared by both the Federal and State governments

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Federalism

Separation of Powers - Baron de Montesquieu - Power is divided between three “branches” of government Baron de Montesquieu: French Enlightenment philosopher and political thinker (1689 -1755)

Separation of Powers Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Makes the Laws Enforces the Laws Interprets the Laws

Checks and Balances Each branch of government has power over the other branches to ensure that no branch has too much power

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Limiting the President -Term: 4 years - Limited to 2 Terms - Most things done by the President must be approved by the SENATE

Bill of Rights - Protects Individual Freedoms - Freedom from oppressive government - Includes basic freedoms, rights of accused people, and property rights