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Federalism and Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
Definition
Dividing the powers that the 3 branches of federal government have
Judicial
Has the power to
Interpret laws
declare laws unconstitutional
Supreme court and other federal courts
Legislative
House of Representatives and Senate
Has the power to
Declare war
Borrow Money
Executive
Includes the president
Has the power to
Serve as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
Issue a pardon
Federalism
Definition
The separation of powers into the Federal, State, and Local Government.
Concurrent powers
:
Powers that both the state government and Federal government have.
Examples
Taxes
Borrowing and spending money
Federal Powers
Interstate Commerce
Between the state
treaties and foreign policies
State Powers
Intrastate Commerce
Within the state
public education
Checks and Balances
Why they are in place
The founding fathers put checks and balances into place to make sure that no one branch of government had too much power.
History behind the decision
King George III had too much power and the founding fathers disliked him, but couldn't do anything about it because it was a monarchy
Judicial Checks
Over Executive Branch
Declares executive acts unconstitutional
Over Legislative Branch
Declares laws unconstitutional
Executive Checks
Over Judicial Branch
Issue pardons
Appoint judges/justices
Over Legislative Branch
Veto laws
Propose Legislation
Legislative Checks
Over Executive
Override vetoes
Impeach and convict president
Over Judicial
Confirm judges/justices
Impeach and convict judges/justices