Articles of the Const.
Article I
Legislative Branch
Legislative
Power is _____ among the branches
Divided
The federal system means
Power is divided between national & state governments
Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the "supreme Law of the Land"
Supremacy Clause
Article II
Executive Branch
Interprets Laws
Judicial
What is the process of each branch having a distinct role called?
Separation of powers
Enumerated Powers
powers granted to the U.S. federal government by the Constitution
Article IV
outlines the relationships between the states and the federal government, establishing principles of federalism and cooperation among the states
Article III
Judicial Branch
Enforces Laws
Executive
Why force branches to work together?
So no branch abuses power
Amendment with the biggest impact on shared power
10th Amendment
Why include the amendment process?
To adapt to future circumstances
Article I
The elastic clause in the Constitution
Expands the powers of Congress
What's the biggest cost of this system?
Government processes can be slow
Levy taxes, Make laws, Establish courts
concurrent powers
How does Article V limit federal power?
States must approve amendments
Electoral College Outlined
Article II
A system designed to prevent any single branch of government or organization from having too much power
Checks and Balances
How does Article II, Section 2 limit power?
Congress must approve nominations
The Tenth Amendment reflects what principle?
Federalism
Article V
describes the process for amending the Constitution