Dividing and Limiting Power 8 Slides Total including This One!

Consent of the Governed Declaration of Independence states the government should receive its power from the people This held true through the writing of the Constitution with Popular Sovereignty – consent of the governed.

Goals of the Constitution Preamble – introduction that explains why the Constitution was written. 1. “To form a more perfect union.” This government should be better than the union of states under the AofC 2. “To establish Justice.” Establish laws and government fair to all. 3.“To insure domestic tranquility.” Should Preserve Peace within a nation

Goals Cont. 4. “To provide for the common defense.” Should protect the nation against its enemies 5. “To promote the general welfare.” Should help ensure the wellbeing of all people 6. “To secure the blessings of liberty.” Safeguard the freedom of its people.

Federal Government Powers given to the Federal Government by the Constitution are Delegated Powers – the apply and effect all people. These powers include… Regulate interstate and foreign trade Coin and print money Conduct foreign relations Establish Post Offices and roads Raise and support armed forces

Declare war and make peace Govern American territories and admit new states Pass naturalization laws and regulate immigration Make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its power

Shared Powers Concurrent Powers – shared powers between the state and federal government These include… Collect taxes Borrow money Establish courts Charter banks Enforce laws and punish lawbreakers Provide for the health and welfare of the people

State powers States are given all the powers not specifically stated in the Constitution known as reserved powers – set aside for the state or the people. These include… Regulate trade within the state Establish local roads Conduct elections Determine qualifications for voters Establish and support local schools Incorporate business firms Make marriage laws License professional workers