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American Government Principles: Federalism, Powers, Sovereignty, Separation, Summaries of Family Law

An overview of the principles of the American government, including federalism, the division of powers between the national government and states, enumerated and reserved powers, popular sovereignty, and the separation of powers. It covers the essential qualities of the government, the concept of federalism, the distinction between enumerated and reserved powers, the significance of popular sovereignty, and the importance of the separation of powers.

What you will learn

  • What is popular sovereignty and how does it manifest in the American government?
  • What are reserved powers and which powers are left to the states?
  • What is federalism and how does it work?
  • What are the essential qualities of the American government?
  • What are enumerated powers and which powers belong to the national government?

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Principles of

Government

Basic or essential qualities the government should have.

Federalism

Division of power between

the national government

and the states..

Concurrent or shared Powers

Enumerated or Federal powers

Reserved or states Powers

Enumerated Powers

These powers include:

 controlling immigration

 maintaining an army

 coining money

 establishing a postal system

Reserved Powers

Reserved powers are those that the

Constitution saves for the states.

 Amendment 10 talks about

reserved powers.

Concurrent Powers

Concurrent powers are those that the

national and state governments share.

Concurrent Powers

For example, both

levels of government :

 collect taxes

 borrow money

 set up courts

and prisons

Pair Share

Explain federalism and give an example.

Explain enumerated powers and give an example.

Explain reserved powers and give an example.

Explain concurrent powers and give an example.

 Who has the power to maintain an army and navy?

 Who has the power to regulate marriage and family law?

 Who has the power to pass a curfew law?

Popular Sovereignty

 The Preamble of the Constitution says

“We the people…” are the ones to

establish the Constitution for the United

States.

Popular Sovereignty

Peaceful Demonstrations

 A demonstration is a form of nonviolent action by groups of people in favor of a political or other cause, normally consisting of walking in a march and a meeting to hear speakers.  Actions such as blockades and sit-ins may also be referred to as demonstrations.

Popular Sovereignty

In order to vote a person must be:

 At least 18 years old  A U.S. citizen  A registered voter

Pair Share

 What is an example of popular sovereignty?

 Who can vote in the United States?

Three Branches

Legislative branch

 Congress

 Makes the laws.

 Has the power to declare war,

impeach elected officials, approve treaties, and approve Supreme Court appointments.