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should have.
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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.