Principles of the Constitution

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

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

Federalism Enumerated Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers Govern United States territories and admit new states Regulate trade and commerce within a state Conduct elections and determine voter qualifications Federalism Establish public school system Enforce the Laws Conduct Foreign Affairs Provide for public safety, health, and welfare within a state Regulate trade with other countries and among the states Pass all laws necessary and proper to carry out its powers Establish a court system Collect taxes Coin and Print Money Immigration Laws Establish a postal system Provide for the General Welfare Raise and Support an army Establish local governments Borrow money Enumerated Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers

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 Makes the Laws Executive Branch Enforces the Laws Judicial Branch 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

Makes Laws Senate House of Representatives Declares War Regulates money, trade, Post Offices, etc. Approves Cabinet Appts Approves Treaties Approves Judges Impeaches President (then tries the case) Impeach Judges Declares Laws Unconstitutional Presides over Impeachment Trial Override Vetoes Approves Budget Calls Special Sessions of Congress Vetoes Bills Makes Amendments Establishes lower courts Declares Presidential Acts Unconstitutional Enforces Laws Oversees Military Interprets Laws President Executive Orders Supreme Court Vice President Makes Treaties Appellate Courts Appoints Judges Cabinet Makes Budget District Courts Grants pardons/reprieves/amnesty Executive Agencies Settles Disputes

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