American Political System

Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution 1. Constitutions establish limits

Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution 2. Independent Judiciary—Watch dog of the Constitution. What is the term that describes this role? Answer: Judicial Review

Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution 3. Federalism What is Federalism— Answer-- A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

Federal Government  Coin Money  Conduct Foreign Relations  Provide an Army  Declare War State Governments  Regulate Commerce within a state  To Establish Local Governments  To Ratify the Constitution  Public health and safety Both  Tax  Borrow  Establish Courts  Make Laws Federalism Separation of Powers

Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution 4. Bill of Rights An Enumeration of the most important rights.