The document discusses the principles of federalism and separation of powers established in the US Constitution. Federalism involves the division of power between the national and state governments, with certain powers given to each. Tensions can arise when federal mandates impose requirements on states without full funding. Separation of powers divides the national government into three branches that check and balance each other to prevent abuse of power.

1. GO #6
Federalism
The U.S. Constitution establishes the principle of ________________, which is the
_____________ of power between the _______________ and ______________
government.
The national government is
_____________________
Powers not given to the national
government are _____________
for the states. (10th Amendment)
The Constitution ___________ certain powers to both the _______________ and
____________ government.
Primary Responsibilities of each level of government
National State Local
» Promote »
» » » Derive their
» » power from the
» _____________
Tensions exist when federal __________________ require state actions without adequate
funding. The expansion of the national government’s powers into areas traditionally reserved to
the states has altered the relationship of states to the national government.

2. Separation of Powers
⇒ The powers of the national government are separated among ___________ branches of
the government in ways that ____________ any one branch from abusing its power.
⇒ The U.S. Constitution defines the powers of the three branches of the national
government
o Article 1 _________________________: ________________________
o Article 2 _________________________: ________________________
o Article 3 _________________________: ________________________
Checks and Balances: Each of the three branches of the national governments limits the exercise
of power by the other two branches.
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
-Checks Executive -Checks Legislative - Checks Legislative
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-Checks Executive
-Checks Judicial • •
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• -Checks Judicial
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