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The division of branches of gov in the constitution is called what?
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It's called the separation of powers.
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What problem did anti - federalists have with the constitution?
they felt that the central gov. had too much power
Why do the branches have checks on other branches?
because our gov didnt want one total control branch. so they set up the checks and balances system The framers of the Constitution had an awareness that concentrated that power was dangerous; and expected each branch of government ( Legislative, Executive, Judicial) would try to expand their powers, thus the Consititution it's self would block each other's overly ambitious actions, hence Checks and Balances- where each of the 3 branches have the power to limit the actions of each other. They check and balance each other out.
What are four principles that underlie the constitution?
Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Check and Balances
Why are American soldiers called GI's?
When you join the military YOU become gov, property, every thing that you need is issued to you, and you are sent to where ever the gov needs you, so you become Government Issue hench the term G.I. old military man and proud of it,
How does the Constitution achieve the goals stated in the preamble?
By using past philosophies like from Montesquie(check spelling) and John Locke. Montesquie(again check spelling) thought that a gov. should have 3 branches of government and the 3 branches should have checks and balances( i will refer to C and B). C and B was the power than the others because they have c and b. The branches have powers and weaknesses over eachother. one branch ( dont remember which one) makes a law, but the pres can veto it but again that"one branch" (dont remember which one) can vote against the pres's veto if 2/3 of the "one branch" votes against the veto. then, the legislative Branch(food court) can find a law constitutional and the 17383838 branchs" can vote for it to stay a law.
What does the article ll of the Constitution do?
define powers given to the deff branches of the gov.
What is vertical distribution of power?
when power is shared among gov. at diff. levels,i.e.,the union or the central gov.,the state gov.,the municipality and panchayat at the lower level.this division of power involving higher and lower level of the gov. is called vertical division of power
What are the branches of the US gov?
legislative, judicial, and executive
What sets out all laws and principles of the gov of the us?
The US Constitution.
What is the structure of the government outlined in the US constitution?
The basic structure of the Constitution is: The Preamble - states the purpose and the goals of the Constitution The Articles - lay out the specifics for separation of power and rights of each branch of Gov The Amendments - additions to the Constitution
What is the condition specified by the constitution concerning the nature of the state of government?
Republican Gov.
Who has the power to decide whether an action of the gov violates the constitution?
Supreme Court
Did the New Jersey plan have 3 branches of gov?
The 3 branches of government are the judicial, legislative, and excecutive.
What is some information about the federal government?
from what I'm learning it can collect taxes includes the highest branches of gov.
What permits local governments to function even though they are not mentioned in the Constitution?
The fact that they AREN'T mentioned in the Constitution leaves the issue open to interpretation. Some people saw a need, decided a local gov. was the solution, and that the Constitution didn't say you couldn't do it, so they created a local gov.
What is the only condition specified by the constitution concern the nature of state government?
Republican Gov.
What problem did anti - federalists have with the constitution?
they felt that the central gov. had too much power
