1. Dividing and Limiting Power
8 Slides Total including This One!

2. Consent of the Governed
Declaration of Independence states the government should receive its power from the people
This held true through the writing of the Constitution with Popular Sovereignty – consent of the governed.

3. Goals of the Constitution
Preamble – introduction that explains why the Constitution was written.
1. “To form a more perfect union.”
This government should be better than the union of states under the AofC
2. “To establish Justice.”
Establish laws and government fair to all.
3.“To insure domestic tranquility.”
Should Preserve Peace within a nation

4. Goals Cont. 4. “To provide for the common defense.”
Should protect the nation against its enemies
5. “To promote the general welfare.”
Should help ensure the wellbeing of all people
6. “To secure the blessings of liberty.”
Safeguard the freedom of its people.

5. Federal Government
Powers given to the Federal Government by the Constitution are Delegated Powers – the apply and effect all people.
These powers include…
Regulate interstate and foreign trade
Coin and print money
Conduct foreign relations
Establish Post Offices and roads
Raise and support armed forces

6. Declare war and make peace
Govern American territories and admit new states
Pass naturalization laws and regulate immigration
Make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its power

7. Shared Powers
Concurrent Powers – shared powers between the state and federal government
These include…
Collect taxes
Borrow money
Establish courts
Charter banks
Enforce laws and punish lawbreakers
Provide for the health and welfare of the people

8. State powers
States are given all the powers not specifically stated in the Constitution known as reserved powers – set aside for the state or the people.
These include…
Regulate trade within the state
Establish local roads
Conduct elections
Determine qualifications for voters
Establish and support local schools
Incorporate business firms
Make marriage laws
License professional workers