Federalism Separation of Powers Checks & Balances

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Federalism Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Functions Brochure Federalism Separation of Powers Checks & Balances

Federalism Power is divided between the national and state governments.

U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land National Government U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land State Government Georgia’s Constitution & laws cannot go against the U.S. Constitution Local Government The county and city laws and ordinances cannot violate the Georgia Constitution nor the U.S. Constitution

Separation of Powers Powers in the national government are divided equally between the three branches, but each branch has a different job.

Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Makes the Laws Enforces the Laws Interprets the Laws

Checks & Balances Each branch of the national government has the power to keep the other two branches from becoming too powerful.

Can impeach justices Can veto bills Appoints Justices to the Court Legislative Branch Can Declare Laws Unconstitutional Can impeach justices Judicial Branch Can veto bills Appoints Justices to the Court Can override presidential vetoes Can Declare Unconstitutional Actions Executive Branch