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Federalism in the Constitution

Federalism in the Constitution

he idea that government is not above the law is an example of the principle of...... The principle of ........divides powers between state and national governments. Coining money is an example of a ........power. The concept that government's powers come from the people is called...................

Limit government federalism national popular sovereignty

To protect our rights, the Constitution divides powers between the federal government's branches. This principle is called "separation of powers." Each branch of government holds distinct but equal authority. For example, Congress has the power to create laws, while the president has the power to execute these laws. The preamble states the purpose of "securing the Blessings of Liberty." Our freedoms are secured when power is not concentrated in any single branch of government. This helps our government to provide for our needs while respecting our rights.

Separating Powers to Protect Rights

Power in the American Federal System Which of these statements best describes the American federal system?

State and federal governments share power, but the federal government is supreme.

The Constitution divides powers between the federal government's branches. The Constitution creates a structure that limits the powers of our government.

limited government

Analyzing the Preamble We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. According to the preamble, who gives power to the Constitution?

the people

The Preamble's Goals We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. According to the preamble, which statements describe goals of the Constitution? Check all that apply.

to create peace at home to provide defense against outside enemies