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1. Checks & Balances
2. Separation of Powers
3. Federalism
Dwight Gislason
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What are two ways in which the Constitution limits the government?
The system of checks and balances in the Constitution allows each of the three branches of government to limit the powers of the others. Also the separation of powers defines the responsibility of each branch so that there is no conflict between them.
What ways does the Constitution expand and diminish the scope of government?
read the book. pg 63
What is a constitution and what are its functions?
A constitution is a collection of precedents or principles that is followed by a organization or state. The constitution therefore act as a set of rules, or amendments, which the state/organization is expected to follow.
Will changing the interpretation of the constitution make the constitution weak?
The Constitution can be changed. It is a difficult process and quite rightly so but the people can do away with the current constitution and start all over. Because it is difficult to redo a constitutional government, there are those, believing the constraints placed upon government and the freedoms acknowledged by the constitution make it impossible for government to govern. These are the people who reinterpret the Constitution in ways that allow government to expand the scope of their jurisdiction and legally disregard the natural rights of the people. It is one thing to take a liberal view of the Constitution and another thing entirely to claim the Constitution says what it does not say.
Three tangible ways that the local government help citizens with?
mass transportation telephone electric power water
In what ways does the constitution limit the powers of the federal government?
The Constitution limits the powers of government by creating the three branches, executive, judicial and legislature, all of which check the power of each other.
What are two ways in which the Constitution limits the government?
The system of checks and balances in the Constitution allows each of the three branches of government to limit the powers of the others. Also the separation of powers defines the responsibility of each branch so that there is no conflict between them.
What three ways did the constitution divide government authority?
The Constitution divides the government into three branches; legislative, executive and judicial branches. Each has specific powers and duties, to make sure that each branch of government fulfills its responsibilities without exceeding its power.
Are there three ways to amend the constitution?
yes
The President's power to make executive agreements has grown in ways not specifically mentioned in the Constitution?
It is a true statement that over the years, the power of the President to make executive agreements has expanded in ways that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution. The U.S. system of government was designed to have three co-equal branches of government.
Three main ways the constitution can be adapted?
There are three main ways that the US Constitution can be adapted to the changes that take place within the country. These ways include amending it, interpretation, and adding to it.
In what ways does the constitution limit congress's powers?
The Constitution limits Congress's power in multiple ways. For instance, the President can veto legislature passed by the Congress, while the Judicial branch can overturn Congress's laws by ruling them unconstitutional.
In what ways does the constitution limit congress powers?
The Constitution limits Congress's power in multiple ways. For instance, the President can veto legislature passed by the Congress, while the Judicial branch can overturn Congress's laws by ruling them unconstitutional.
What are three ways in which Australia's form of government is different from great Britains?
name three ways in which Australia from of government is different from that of great britad
What ways did the constitution strengthen the constitutional government?
strengthened by listing all their natural rights and making an equal government.
What ways does the Constitution expand and diminish the scope of government?
read the book. pg 63
How does the Constitution protect individual rights?
The Constitution protects freedom in many ways. here are three ways.It sets up a fair form of government. You can't be free without justice.It sets up rules for the government to work within by creating boundaries for state government laws and federal government laws (see the 10th amendment).The Bill of Rights outlines freedom and rights preserved for the individual (some have previously argued that this is the only part of the constitution that protects individual rights).
