No one branch has more power than any other. Each branch cannot make a major decision without the consent of at least one other branch.

Division of powers between the federal and state levels of government.

Powers given to the federal government (when the Constitution was adopted).

Powers kept by the states (when the Constitution was adopted).

Powers shared by the federal and state levels of government.

Power is held by the people who select leaders and make decisions through voting.

No one person or group in government has unlimited power.

Division of powers between the three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial).

Example of checks and balances.

Example of federalism.

Example of separation of powers.

Example of popular sovereignty.

Example of limited government.

What do all of the principles of the Constitution have in common?

Three examples of concurrent powers.

Examples of delegated powers.

Examples of reserved powers.

Federalism

Limited Government

Federalism

Federalism

Limited Government

They both limit governmental power.

How power is divided - levels versus branches.

List any three of the principles and any other examples.

Due to U.S. Supreme Court decisions, Congressional legislation (law making) and Constitutional Amendments.

separation of powers (legislative, executive and judicial branches)

The process of the U.S. Supreme Court deciding the constitutionality of a law or executive action.

limited government

limited government

federalism

popular sovereignty