1. Federalism Separation of Powers Checks & Balances
Functions Brochure
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances

2. Federalism
Power is divided between the national and state governments.

3. U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
National Government
U.S. Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land
State Government
Georgia’s Constitution & laws cannot go against the U.S. Constitution
Local Government
The county and city laws and ordinances cannot violate the Georgia Constitution nor the U.S. Constitution

4. Separation of Powers
Powers in the national government are divided equally between the three branches, but each branch has a different job.

5. Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Makes the Laws
Enforces the Laws
Interprets the Laws

6. Checks & Balances
Each branch of the national government has the power to keep the other two branches from becoming too powerful.

7. Can impeach justices Can veto bills Appoints Justices to the Court
Legislative Branch
Can
Declare
Laws
Unconstitutional
Can
impeach
justices
Judicial Branch
Can veto
bills
Appoints
Justices
to the
Court
Can
override
presidential
vetoes
Can
Declare
Unconstitutional
Actions
Executive Branch