Structure & Function of the Constitution

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Structure & Function of the Constitution

Separation of Powers The New Constitution allowed for a separate executive branch (the President), a separate judicial branch (the Supreme Court), and a two-house legislative branch (the Congress).

Checks & Balances A system where each branch can control the power of the others No one branch can assume more power than another

Bicameral Legislature Created from the Great Compromise Based on state’s population There are 435 representatives Equal representation100 Senators (2 from each state)

Federalism The Federal government is given delegated powers, the state’s have reserved powers, and concurrent powers are shared. A system in which power is split between a central (federal) government and smaller state governments. Delegated Reserved Concurrent Wage war Coin money Drivers license Establish school Marriages Taxes Roads and Highways Enforce Laws

Federalism System of government in which the power is divided and shared between the national and state governments.

The Electoral College Voters vote indirectly for President & Vice President Electors are assigned to each state based upon a state’s congressional delegation. The candidate who wins a plurality of a states votes wins all of that states electoral votes (winner take all) The candidate that secures a majority of electoral votes (270) wins the Presidency. If there is no majority, the House of Representatives holds a special session and elects the new President.