1. Aim: How does the principle of checks and balances effect the government?
Divided power
3 branches
Each has its own powers (separation of powers)
To limit the amount of power each branch has
Checks and balances
Watch over the other branches
Prevent abuses/corruption
Limit the power of the other branches

3. Analysis What are some problems with the checks and balances system?
The Constitution is vague in some parts of these powers. How can this cause a problem for each branch?
How does this system promote cooperation between the branches of government?
Which branch has the most power? Why?

4. Legislative & Executive
Executive Branch 
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch 
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch 
Executive Branch 
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch 
Legislative Branch
Judicial & Executive
Judicial Branch
 Legislative & Executive  
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial & Executive
 Legislative & Executive  
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch 4

8. Random government stuff we haven’t really done!!!!
Why is the Constitution set up to be flexible?
To meet the changing times
How is it flexible?
Amendments
Loose constructionism (loose vs. strict interpretation)
Elastic Clause
Unwritten Constitution

9. Unwritten Constitution
The "Unwritten Constitution" refers to the ideas and processes that are accepted as a needed part of American government, regardless of the fact that they are not actually in the Constitution. These ideas and processes came about through the custom and precedent.
Cabinet
Judicial Review (what 2 cases?)
Political Parties
Congressional Committee

10. Enlightenment Purpose of Government
Natural rights of man
Locke/Jefferson etc.
Government purpose is to protect the rights of citizens
Citizens have the right to alter government if it is not meeting needs…. Ways???
Voting
1st amendment freedoms!!!
Revolution????
Prevent absolutism/ Spread Republicanism

11. Early Influences of Government
House of Burgesses
New England Town Meeting
Mayflower Compact
Enlightenment/Great Awakening