USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitution limits the power of the government because, throughout its Articles and Amendments, it specifically outlines what the government can and cannot do. By outlining the structure of the three branches of government, the Founding Fathers provided a blueprint for the government to exercise its powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Constitution limits the government by enumerating or listing its powers. The government may not apply powers that are not enumerated or implicitly granted to it. The Constitution separates the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the 10th Amendment specifies a states’ rights principle and limits federal governmental power. This amendment indicates that any powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states.

Detailed explanation-4: -First, the constitution can limit the government by enumerating or listing its powers. The government may not assume powers that are not listed or granted to it. Second, the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government can be separated.