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American Political System

American Political System. Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution. Constitutions establish limits. Key Influences from the U.S. Constitution. 2. Independent Judiciary—Watch dog of the Constitution. What is the term that describes this role? Answer: Judicial Review.

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American Political System

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  1. American Political System

  2. Key Influences fromthe U.S. Constitution • Constitutions establish limits

  3. Key Influences fromthe U.S. Constitution • 2.Independent Judiciary—Watch dog of the Constitution. • What is the term that describes this role? • Answer: Judicial Review

  4. Key Influences fromthe U.S. Constitution • 3. Federalism • What is Federalism— • Answer--A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

  5. Federalism Separation of Powers FederalGovernment • Coin Money • Conduct Foreign Relations • Provide an Army • Declare War • State Governments • Regulate Commerce within a state • To Establish Local Governments • To Ratify the Constitution • Public health and safety • Both • Tax • Borrow • Establish Courts • Make Laws

  6. Key Influences fromthe U.S. Constitution • Bill of Rights An Enumeration of the most important rights.

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