1. Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances Review Quiz on Thursday 12/11

2. Federalism
The division of power between the states and the federal (national) government
The constitution strengthened the power of the national government but reserved many powers for the states.

3. What are examples of federal, shared, or state powers?
Federal Powers
Concurrent (Shared) Powers
State (reserved) Powers

4. Separation of powers
Power is divided within the 3 branches of the federal government.
This helps prevent any one branch from abusing its powers
Why is it important to have separation of powers in the Federal government? What could happen if this system did not exist? How would this impact your freedom?

5. Checks and Balances
Another way to protect against abuse of power in the federal government
This system gives each of the 3 branches ways to limit the powers of the other 2.

6. How does each branch check and balance each other?

7. Vocab Terms Veto- The president can reject bills proposed by congress
Delegated powers- powers given to congress
Amendments- changes or additions to the constitution
Federalism- power is divided between the state and federal governments
Concurrent powers- powers that are shared by the federal and state governments
Reserved powers- powers given neither to congress nor denied to the states
Checks and balances- a system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other 2
Impeach- The house can accuse the president of wrongdoing