USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which feature makes the government created by the Constitution a federal system?
A
The states limit each other’s power.
B
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches limit each other’s power.
C
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches share power with each other.
D
The national government shares power with the states.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitution of the United States established the federal system, also known as federalism. Under federalism, each level of government has sovereignty in some areas and shares powers in other areas. For example: both the federal and state governments have the power to tax.

Detailed explanation-2: -Federalism is the system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional governments; in the United States, both the national government and the state governments possess a large measure of sovereignty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Constitutional Status–Federalism provides constitutional guarantees for the existence and authority of each tier of government. Distribution of Powers–In federalism different tiers of government govern the same citizens. Constitutional Guarantee–Constitution will specify the jurisdiction of each level of Government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Federalism is part of the basic structure of the Indian constitution which cannot be altered or destroyed through constitutional amendments under the constituent powers of the Parliament without undergoing judicial review by the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-5: -In addition, the Federal Government and state governments share these powers: Making and enforcing laws. Making taxes. Borrowing money.

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