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Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances. Federal Government. The writers of the Constitution wanted the national government and states to share power This sharing of power is called FEDERALISM. Federal Powers. The Federal Government is in charge of major issues Print money

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Checks and Balances

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  1. Checks and Balances

  2. Federal Government • The writers of the Constitution wanted the national government and states to share power • This sharing of power is called FEDERALISM

  3. Federal Powers The Federal Government is in charge of major issues • Print money • Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade • Make treaties and conduct foreign policy • Declare war • Provide an army and navy • Establish post offices • Make laws that carry out the these powers

  4. State Powers The states are in charge of other objective such as. • Issue licenses • Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses • Conduct elections • Establish local governments • Ratify amendments to the Constitution • Take measures for public health and safety • May apply powers of the Constitution to the national government

  5. Shared Powers • In addition to their exclusive powers, both the national government and state governments share powers. This is called concurrent powers… • Collect taxes • Build roads • Borrow money • Establish courts • Make and enforce laws • Charter banks and corporations • Spend money for the general welfare • Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation .

  6. Checks and Balances What are checks and balances???!!!???

  7. Checks and Balances We all remember the three branches of the United States Government…right??? Legislative branch - Congress Executive branch – Office of the President Judicial Branch – United States Court System

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