1. Checks and Balances / Separation of Powers

2. Separation of Powers or Checks/Balances- breaks the U. S
Separation of Powers or Checks/Balances- breaks the U.S. government into 3 separate branches

3. Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances

4. Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances
Each branch has separate powers and can check one another’s powers
Legislative branch- makes laws
Executive branch- enforces laws
Judicial branch- interprets laws

5. Checks and Balances (separation of powers)
Congress writes and passes a law
Veto (forbid) law

6. Checks and Balances (separation of powers)
Congress writes and passes a law
Signs a law

7. Checks and Balances (separation of powers)
Congress writes and passes a law
Signs a law
Supreme court strikes down law

8. Checks and Balances (separation of powers)
Congress (Legislative Branch) has the power to make and pass laws
President (Executive Branch) has the power to veto (forbid) or sign laws
Supreme Court (Judicial Branch) can strike down laws that violate the constitution (unconstitutional)
Each branch can check (stop) one another’s powers

10. Why do we have Separation of Powers (checks and balances)?
To make sure one branch does not have TOO MUCH POWER
If one branch is given all the power then it may begin oppressing its people

11. Federalism
Remember from before: The United States has a federal form of government.
This means that the national (also known as federal) government shares power with the states. (U.S. shares power with Maryland, Virginia, California, etc.)
Federalism is the system of dividing up powers between the federal and state governments.

12. Declare war Regulate interstate commerce Establish public schools Coin and print money
Issue licenses Establish post office Make and enforce laws Establish courts
Raise an army and navy Collect taxes from citizens Make treaties with foreign nations Conduct elections
NATIONAL BOTH STATE

13. Regulate interstate commerce -Collect taxes from citizens
Check your answers!
National
Both
State
Declare war
Raise an army and navy
Establish post office
Make treaties with foreign nations
Regulate interstate commerce
Coin and print money
-Collect taxes from citizens
-Make and enforce laws
-Establish courts
Issue licenses
Establish public
schools
- Conduct elections

14. Federal (National) Level
Legislative Branch
Federal (National) Level
The Congress passes a bill (law)
Liquor stores can’t sell minors (under 21) alcohol

15. Legislative Branch State Level Maryland General Assembly
People can’t text or use a cell phone while driving

16. Legislative Branch Local Level City Council
Restaurants can’t cook foods that have more than half a gram of trans fat per serving

17. Important Vocabulary Delegated Prohibited Reserved
Power that is “given to” the nation
Prohibited
Something that has been banned or not allowed to happen
Reserved
Power that is “set aside” for the states

18. So, to review….
Separation of Powers (also known as Checks and Balances) = Interaction between the BRANCHES

19. Federalism = Interaction between the LEVELS
So, to review….
Federalism = Interaction between the LEVELS