1. Why did the framers of the Constitution adopt separation of powers with checks and balances? Give some examples of checks and balances found in the Constitution.
The framers of the Constitution wanted to ensure that no one individual branch of government had more power than another. They came up with a Check and Balance process for each branch to follow. Each of the three government branches cross-checks the others to keep things balanced and fair. For example, the Legislative Branch checks on the Executive Branch by being given the right to Impeach the president if needed, and the Executive Branch checks on the Legislative Branch by being given the right to veto the legislation if they see fit. While one branch may have the power to pass a federal law, the other two branches were given equal power to rule the law unconstitutional or veto legislation. Each branch shares some authority with another branch to ensure there is no branch with exclusive control over any of any one activity required. This process ensures there is no imbalance of power between the three branches of government.
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2. What is the
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Constitution. Implied powers are powers that are not listed in the U.S. Constitution but not prohibited by the state; they are simply implied by a specific delegated power. A few examples of delegated powers are: declaration of war, coining money, and rules for military conduct. http://study.com/academy/lesson/enumerated-powers-definition-examples.html. A few examples of implied powers are: incorporating a bank, creating military academies, generating electricity, and roadway construction.