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    Constitutional Concepts Limited government - our national government can only pass laws regarding subjects specifically listed in Article 1. When in conflict, national government can pass laws regarding state governments and the federal government.

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    Constitutional Concepts

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    Constitutional Concepts Limited government - our national government can only pass laws regarding subjects specifically listed in Article 1. When in conflict, national government can pass laws regarding state governments and the federal government.

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    Constitutional Concepts

    Limited Government
    Limited government our national government can only pass laws regarding subjects specifically listed in Article 1. Examples of Congressional PowersCollect taxes, coin money, regulate commerce Example of what Congress is not allowed to doEx Post Facto Laws

    Separation of Powers
    Separation of Powers three branches of government separated Legislative- Passes laws Executive- Carries out laws Judicial- Interprets laws

    Judicial Review
    Judicial Review the power of the courts to declare laws passed by Congress or the states unconstitutional Example- healthcare law currently under review

    The Bill of Rights


    Bill of Rights first 10 Amendments that protect individual freedoms Examples- freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

    Federalism
    Federalism- relationship between state governments and the federal government. When in conflict, national government wins.

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