Separation of Powers: powers of the government are spread among 3 different branches of government

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Separation of Powers: powers of the government are spread among 3 different branches of government

Legislative Branch: Make Laws

Executive Branch:Enforce Laws .

Judicial Branch: Interpret Laws to make sure they honor the Constitution

Checks and Balances: to make sure no part of government takes too much power!

The President nominates a Judge to the Supreme Court BUT The Senate has to approve her!

The President can OK a law sent to him by Congress OR the President can veto (REJECT!) the law.

The Court can declare acts of Congress or the President to be against the Constitution!

Federalism: some powers are for the states; some powers are for the national government

National power

State power: rules for marriage

The Constitution!!! Some important ideas IN the Constitution!

Popular Sovereignty: the government’s power should come from the people!

15th Amendment and 19th Amendment: finally a vote for blacks and women!

Amendments: additions to the Constitution

1st Amendment

18th Amendment= no liquor; 21st Amendment = OK liquor

How –to amend the Constitution 1. Congress suggests an amendment 2. the States approve the change!