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do the American people have power in our federal government?
Byron Chase
Yes. The American people decide who is allowed to hold what position in the federal government during elections.
Michael Scalise
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How did the Bill of Rights effect the American people?
I believe that it has helped the American people by not having them too worry about the federal government gaining too much power.
Which federal document limits the power of the government while guaranteeing freedoms to the American people?
Mayflower Compact
Which of these protects American citizens from the power of the federal government?
The Bill of Rights
The complexity of the American federal system encourages what?
The complexity of the American federal system encourages separation of power among the three arms of government. It also encourages the sharing of power between the central government and the states.
Where does federal government get its power?
The Constitution creates the federal government and grants various powers to the 3 branches of government. The federal government has gained power over time through precedent - where it has exercised power at the time, and no one has objected or stopped it, so it is free to do so again. In general, the Federal government has the power it does because the people give their power to it.
How do you explain American Federalism?
It's when the government's power was divided between the National a.k.a. Federal government and the states.
What is the federal government's ability to draft people into the army?
an implied power
What power did Jefferson decrease?
Jefferson decreased the power of the Federal Government.
What is the idea that federal and state government have power over own spheres?
people
What system of government established by the constitution which gave some power to the people and some to the government?
federal system
Why was John Adams disliked?
Because he mainly went for the federal government and wanted the federal government to have most of the power and the people didn't like or agree with that
Most opponents of ratification believed the new Constitution gave too little power to the National Government true or false?
First, the people are represented by Senators and Congressmen. Second, the question of whether or not the Constitution gave the Federal Government too much power is debatable. The constitution mainly provides for the organization of the Branches of Government and restrictions on its power. The Federal Government tends to assume the power to give the people what it assumes they want. The Federal Government has gained power over the years. It is debatable what powers the constitution gave the Federal Government.
