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9.6 Checks and Balances Between the
Branches
Checking the Power of Other Branches
Checks and balances are a system that enables each
branch of the government to limit the power of the
others.
Checks allow one branch to block the actions of
another.
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Balancing the Power of Other Branches
Balances allow each branch of government to
have some role in the actions and power of
the others.
This system of checks and balances keeps any
one branch of the government from becoming
too strong.
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9.7 The Amendment Process Changes
the Constitution
How Do We Change the Constitution?
Changing the Constitution is possible, but very
difficult. Changes to the Constitution are called
amendments.
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What, and How Many Amendments so far?
There are a total of 27 amendmentsthe first
10 came immediately after the Constitution
was ratified.
The first ten are called the Bill of Rights.
The latter 17 came one at a time.
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Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press,
Expression
Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms
Amendment 3 - Quartering of Soldiers
Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure
Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment,
Compensation for Takings
Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontationof Witnesses
Amendment 7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
Amendment 8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Amendment 9 - Construction of Constitution
Amendment 10 - Powers of the States and PeopleAmendment 11 - Judicial Limits
Amendment 12 - Choosing the President, Vice
President
Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished
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Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights
Amendment 15 - Race No Bar to Vote
Amendment 16 - Status of Income Tax ClarifiedAmendment 17 - Senators Elected by Popular Vote
Amendment 18 - Liquor Abolished
Amendment 19 - Women's Suffrage
Amendment 20 - Presidential, Congressional Terms
Amendment 21 - Amendment 18 Repealed
Amendment 22 - Presidential Term Limits
Amendment 23 - Presidential Vote for District of
Columbia
Amendment 24 - Poll Taxes Barred
Amendment 25 - Presidential Disability and Succession
Amendment 26 - Voting Age Set to 18 YearsAmendment 27 - Limiting Changes to Congressional Pay
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9.8 The Federal System Connects the
Nation and the States
What Powers Belong To the National Government?
Declaring war, making treaties, printing money.
The Commerce Clause gives the national
government power to regulate trade. States cant tax other states on importsfree-trade
zone.
Goods flow more easily from state to state.
Easier to create large businesses that cross statelines.
Creates a single national economy
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What Powers Belong to the States?
The Constitution doesnt specify the powers of
the states. The states have power over anything
not given to the national government.
States must uphold the laws and legal decisions
of other states.
States must help each other track down
criminals.
States cannot discriminate against those of
another state.
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What Powers Are Shared?
Federalism is the term that refers to the federalgovernment and the states sharing power.
Both: raise taxes, build roads, borrow money.
In some situations, the two work together (i.e.elections).
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What Is The Law Of The Land?
The Constitution and the laws flowing from it arethe supreme law of the land.
Everythinglaws, decisions, etc. must agree with
the Constitution
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9.9 Popular Participation in
Government
The Constitution is set up so that citizens will
take an active role in the government. This is
all based on majority rule.
This is mainly done through elections.
A party is an organized political group. They
usually play a major role in getting candidates
elected.
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9.9 Continued
Interest Groups are groups of people who
care about a specific issue or other groups of
people.
They influence government through public
opinion, getting candidates elected, and
persuading lawmakers.
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9.10 Summary
The Constitution has lasted as long as it hasbecause it is both flexible and stable. It is dividedup into articles and sections. The first three dealwith the three branches of government:legislative, executive, and judicial. TheConstitution gives certain powers to each branch,and some powers they share which is calledfederalism. It has a system called checks and
balances to ensure that not any one branchbecomes too powerful. The Const. can bechanged but it is difficult to do. These changesare called amendments.