Separation of Powers
Why did the founders separate the government powers?
To prevent a Tyranny
Who has the Power in America?
The People
What is the division of power between the Federal Government and State called?
Federalism
What protects and list the rights of people?
Bill of Rights
What are the ideals America is based on?
Equality, Freedom
What are the 3 branches and their main jobs?
Executive: Enforce Laws
Legislative: Make Laws
Judicial: Interpret Laws
What limits the power of the government and protects the rights of people?
The Constituiton and the Bill of Rights
What does the 10th Amendment say?
All power not given to the federal government belongs to the states
What does ratify or ratification mean?
Approve or vote yes
What two branches of government must work together to make a law? What is their job
Legislative writes the law and the president signs it
List 2 powers that the Executive Branch has
Leader of Military: Commander in Chief
Appointments
Veto
What is the main purpose of judicial review?
To make sure laws are constitutional and protect people's rights
How do we see federalism in responses to disasters like hurricanes or blizzards?
Federal government provides money and support
but
states make individual decisions for their own people
What does amend or amendment mean?
Amendment- change
What political party refused to sign the Constitution without the Bill of Rights? Why?
Anti-Federalists
List 2 powers of the Legislative Branch
Override
Impeach
Approval of Jobs
Control the money
What power does the 1st and 9th amendment give?
1st- Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, press
9th-all rights not listed belong to the people
How is the Constitution different than the Articles of Confederation?
Articles gave all the power to the state and created weak federal government/
Constitution creates a balance between the state and federal government
What is the difference between federalist and anti-federalist?
Feds- pro Constitution
Anti-Feds- Anti Constitution
Why did the founders make it difficult to make laws?
Only the best bills become laws and force people to work together
What is Federalism? Separation of power? Checks and Balances?
Federalism- division of power for state and federal government
Separation of Power- dividing power in the branches for their jobs
Checks and Balances- power given to each branch to stop other branches from getting too much power
Ensure one group can't get all the power and makes the people in government get the people apporval
List 2 things that the federal government can do and 2 that states can do?
Federal- Military, declare war, coin money, foreign relations
State- schools, marriage, business
Reward for your bravery.
Congrats
Is it easy to amend the constitution? Why?
The founders made it difficult and made you need 2/3 of states and congress agree so that America remains united.