Aim: Does the Constitution develop a more effective framework for American Government? Do Now:

What are Checks and Balances? The constitution prevents any of the three branches of the U.S. government from getting too powerful by giving them checks and powers. Checks - restraints or control over other branches. Powers – Specific powers one branch has that another does not. No branch is too strong No branch is too weak 2

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