Focus Question: How do the principles of federalism and checks and balances limit the power of the national government? HW: Complete the vocabulary review.

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Focus Question: How do the principles of federalism and checks and balances limit the power of the national government? HW: Complete the vocabulary review on p. 56. Complete DBQ questions -p. 58-60.

Do Now: What do you think the term “limited government” means? Focus Question: How do the principles of federalism and checks and balances limit the power of the national government? Do Now: What do you think the term “limited government” means?

FEDERALISM: Power is shared between national & state gov’ts. National Government State Governments

FEDERALISM: Power is shared between national & state gov’ts. Declare war Maintain army Print money Make treaties Laws about: - Education - Marriage - Driving - Drinking National Government State Governments Enforce laws Taxes Public safety Roads

Checks & Balances: Each branch can sometimes say no to the others. President can veto a law made by Congress. Congress can override the President’s veto. President makes treaties, Senate must approve them. Congress can impeach the President. Supreme Court has the power of judicial review (can declare laws unconstitutional).