Powers Granted by the Constitution
In an effort to avoid what the founding fathers saw as overreach by a government they established limits on the federal government.
Look at the timeline of the Constitution to see how they did it.
Look at the timeline of the Constitution to see how they did it.
3 Branches of government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Powers of Congress
Powers of Executive-
Presidential Powers: An Introduction The issue: What powers does the Constitution give to the President? Powers of Judicial
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Makes laws
Enforces laws
Interprets laws
Borrow money, Make money, Declare war, Regulate trade, Establish a post office, Finance
military, Control immigration, Create federal courts,Implied powers Commander in chief, Make treaties, Grant pardons, Appoint federal judges, Appoint high offices in government
Original jurisdiction in federal crimes and federal civil cases, Judicial Review
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How did the Constitution split up the powers?
Looking that powers listed and using your notes from reading and class answer the following:
adapted from http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/makingrev/constitution/text6/text6read.htm
- What were the most significant challenges for the new president, senators, and representatives in 1789 and 1790? Why?
- In what ways was Washington's inauguration important as a symbolic event for all Americans? for his fellow office holders?
- In your judgment, how fragile was the new nation under the new government in 1789?
- What factors most jeopardized its future? Which factors most assured its success?
adapted from http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/makingrev/constitution/text6/text6read.htm