1. Enumerated Powers
Lesson 1

2. Enumerated Powers
A Specific grant of authority to the Central Government.
Ex: coin money specific stated in the Constitution.

3. Separation of Powers vs. Checks and Balances
Keep this idea in mind as you complete the activity:
Consider how the system of checks and balances runs counter to the concept of separation of powers.
(Where there is a check on another branch, power is not separated)

4. Threat to Liberty? Strong Central Government – Threat to liberty?
Articles of Confederation – Experiences told us that we needed something stronger.

5. Partner – One Sitting Next to You
We will look at scenarios – which branch is constitutionally empowered to act in response to the scenario?
Explain the roles of the different branches in each scenario.

6. Famous Quotes
How do the ideas of enumerated powers and limited government relate to one of the quotes below?
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Byron
“If men were angels, there would be no need for government.” James Madison