How is the power divided in a federal government?

Answer 1

Power is divided in 3 different ways. The first is by Seperation of Powers and Checks and balances. This divides the government system between the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and Judicial branch. The second is through federalism which is the division between the state and federal government. And the third way that power is divided is between bicameralism, which is the division between the two chambers of legislature which include the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Answer 2

In a federal system, the central govenment is responsible for activities that affect multiple states, or are conducted for the country as a whole (e.g. currency, national defense, treaties, interstate commerce). The states and municipalities provide laws and services that affect the citizens on a local or regional basis (e.g. criminal and civil laws, commecial regulations, local public services).

The US federal government

It is divided into 3 different branches: the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each has distinct and enumerated powers with checks on those powers imposed by the other two branches in part and the voting public in whole.

The Legislative branch, called Congress, is made up of two bodies, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each state sends two Senators into the senate, each for a term of six years, and a number of Representatives determined by the population of the state. Currently there are 538 members of Congress, 100 Senators and 438 Representatives. It's primary purpose is to govern the nation, passing laws and adopting policies to guide the nation.

Specific powers of the Legislative branch are outlined in Article I of the Constitution.

The Executive branch has the offices of the President, Vice President, and all of the agencies and departments of the federal government. The President serves as the Chief Executive of the federal government, spearheading initiatives and serving as the de facto leader of the nation. A primary duty is also that he is Commander-in-Chief of all of the United States Armed Forces.

Specific powers of the Executive branch are outlined in Article II of the Constitution.

The judicial branch serves as the watchdog of the Constitution and the arbiter of the nation. The chief purpose of the judicial branch is to determine if the laws passed by Congress are constitutional and that acts by the Executive branch are lawful. Currently 9 justices serve on the bench.

Specific powers of the Judicial branch are outlined in Article II of the Constitution.

Answer 3

The power in the national government of the United States is divided into three branches. These branches are the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. Each have distinct powers separated out by the Constitution, and the division of these powers ensures no one branch of government is able to overthrow the others. The bureaucracy is also a major source of power in the national government, as they generally decided how to implement policy crafted by Congress and signed by the President.

Answer 4

The US Constitution created a federal government where the judicial, legislative and executive branches of government operate in a manner that prevents one branch to have an advantage and gain powers that may damage the other branches and by doing so, damage the rights of the American people.

Answer 5

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