1. The fundamentals Upon which the U.S constitution is based By: Grant Stokes

2. The constitution The U.S constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia by delegates to the constitutional convention. This document established the United States’ basic laws and national government. Also gave citizens a guarantee for certain basic rights Based upon six main fundamentals, three of which will be explained.

3. 1. Separation of powers Refers to the division of government responsibilities into specific branches to prevent one branch doing another branch’s job Prevents concentration of powers and provides for checks and balances Our three national governmental branches are the legislature, judicial, and executive. Each of the three have specific tasks that no other branch can perform, thus, manifesting the separation of powers

4. 2. Checks and balances Checks and balances are to regulate the power of a specific branch, making sure no specific branch would have too much power Created separation of powers Branches work together to keep the power at a balance Example: legislative branch makes laws, but the president, whom is in the executive branch, can veto these laws.

5. 3. federalism Federalism is the system of government in which the same territory or nation is controlled by tow levels of government Usually, a supreme government governs the whole country; while many, lower governments govern on a local level. Example: state government governing jobs

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