The Constitution

What is the Separation of Powers?

• combines all of the powers together

• The Separation of Powers divides government responsibilities into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

• makes laws

• carries out the laws

What is Checks and Balances?

• to check or limit the power of the other branches (balance)

• balance your checkbook

• the rights needed by each individual

• make checks

Who was known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• James Madison

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Makes Laws

• Enforces Laws

• Carries out laws (judges them)

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Makes Laws

• Enforces Laws

• Carries out Laws (judges them)

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Makes Laws

• Enforces Laws

• Carries out Laws (judges them)

What is the Preamble?

• America's first national government

• Introduction to the Constitution

• meeting to change or improve the government

• the right to govern themselves