SMG LA 245 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Imminent Lawless Action, Flag Protection Act, Symbolic Speech
31 Jan 2018
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The u. s. constitution allocates power among the federal government, the state governments, and the people. Separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and. Each branch limits the power of the others, for instance- The power of the president to name appointments to the federal judiciary, subject to senate confirmation. The president"s power to veto an act of congress. Article i established the congress, with legislative power. Article ii established the presidency, with executive power. Article iii established the supreme court and federal court system, with judicial power. Federalism allocates sovereign power between the federal government and the member states. The federal government is not superior to the states, nor are the states superior to the federal government, except as expressly stated in the constitution. The bill of rights protects individuals from governmental power. Central government had no real power to levy taxes, regulate commerce among the states, and maintain a militia.
