Powers of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4 (p. 85)
Divided Powers The Constitution clearly outlines powers that are held by the national government, the states, and powers that the two levels share. This is called federalism
Delegated (Enumerated) Powers Delegated Powers powers given only to the federal gov’t . They include: Print money Regulate interstate and international trade Make treaties and conduct foreign policy Declare war Provide an army and a navy Establish post offices
Reserved Powers Reserved Powers powers given only to the state gov’ts Issue licenses Conduct elections Establish local gov’ts Ratify constitutional amendments Use powers not given to the federal gov’t and not prohibited by the Constitution
Concurrent (Shared) Powers Concurrent Powers powers given to both the federal and state gov’ts. They include: Collect taxes Borrow and spend money Build roads Make and enforce laws
Denied Powers Denied Powers actions the gov’t may not use Suspend writ of habeas corpus telling an arrested person what they are charged with Bills of attainder punishment w/out a trial Ex post facto law making an act a crime after the act is committed Titles of nobility
Checks and Balances What are they? ---They allow each branch of the government to limit the powers of the other branches. Although powers are divided, each branch has some power of the other two. Why are they important? ---They help to insure our freedom from a government that would become too powerful and not respond to the people. Influences: Montesquieu, John Locke, the Revolutionary Period
Checks & Balances: Examples Can declare Congressional acts unconstitutional Can impeach judges Can reject judicial appointments
Checks & Balances: Examples Can appoint judges Can issue pardons Can declare presidential acts unconstitutional
Checks & Balances: Examples Can veto legislation Can impeach pres. Can override veto Can reject appointments Can refuse to approve (ratify) treaties
COMPLETE THE CHART BY FILLING IN SOMETHING FOR EACH ARROW.