What are the main ideas of Federalist 51?
Separation of powers and checks and balances are essential to protect individual liberties and prevent abuse of power; each branch must have enough power to do its job but also be limited.
What is the role of the Legislative Branch (Congress)?
Makes laws, controls the budget, declares war.
What is the role of the Executive Branch (President)?
Enforces laws, commands the military, appoints officials.
What is the role of the Judicial Branch (Courts)?
Interprets laws, resolves legal disputes, ensures laws are constitutional.
What is the definition of 'Constitution'?
The supreme law of the land; the rulebook for the US government.
What is the definition of 'Federalism'?
Power is shared between the national and state governments.
What is the definition of 'Separation of Powers'?
Dividing government into three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
What is the definition of 'Bill of Rights'?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protecting basic rights.
What is the definition of 'Democracy'?
Government by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
What is the definition of 'Representation'?
Elected officials act on behalf of the people.
What is the definition of 'Limited Government'?
Government power is restricted by law, protecting individual rights.
What is the definition of 'Checks and Balances'?
Each branch can limit the power of the others.
What is the definition of 'Individual Rights'?
Freedoms guaranteed to citizens.
What is the definition of 'Rule of Law'?
Everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law.
