Checks and balances The idea that government should be divided into separate James Madison branches to prevent one from Share / powers becoming more powerful than limits Share responsibilities the others. KF: safeguards against abuse of power Sentence: The constitution uses a system of checks and balance to ensure government does not overstep its powers. Legislature A branch of government made Lawmakers on Capitol up of elected representatives Hill that propose new laws for the Congress (bicameral) public Represents the states Executive Branch of government that has Administrative (runs the authority and is responsible for government) the of the daily administration Headed by the state, enforces the laws of the president land Cabinet ( helpers) Judiciary Branch of government that Judges (9) interprets the laws, made up Supreme court of courts and judges. Constitutional federalists A supporter of the federal system of government and
Checks and balances James Madison Share / limits powers Share responsibilities KF: safeguards against abuse of power The idea that government should be divided into separate branches to prevent one from becoming more powerful than the others. Sentence: The constitution uses a system of checks and balance to ensure government does not overstep its powers. Legislature Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Congress (bicameral) Represents the states A branch of government made up of elected representatives that propose new laws for the public Executive Administrative (runs the government) Headed by the president Cabinet ( helpers) Branch of government that has authority and is responsible for the daily administration of the state, enforces the laws of the land Judiciary Judges (9) Supreme court Constitutional Branch of government that interprets the laws, made up of courts and judges. federalists A supporter of the federal system of government and