2. -Separation of government into local, state, and national governments that share power to effectively rule.

3. a. The Constitution-grants certain legislative, executive, and judicial powers to the national government. b. Those not granted to the national government are reserved to the states.

4. c. The Constitution makes the national government supreme.

5. 1. In addition to federalism, government was separated into three groups. a. Executive Branch b. Legislative Branch c. Judicial Branch

6. 1. To ensure that one branch does not become too powerful, the other branches can check one or both of the others.

7. 1. The most important purpose of the new Constitution was to safeguard individual rights and liberties. 2. The government could exercise only those functions specifically bestowed upon it