Question - Limitation of Government Powers by the Constitution

The Constitution limits the powers of government through several key concepts:

1. Separation of Powers: The Constitution divides the government into three branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) which operate independently and can check and balance each other to prevent the concentration of power in one branch.

2. Federalism: Power is divided between the national government and the state governments, with certain powers reserved for each.

3. Checks and Balances: Each branch has the authority to check the other branches which helps to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

4. Enumerated Powers: The Constitution lists the powers granted to the federal government and reserves all other powers to the states or the people.

5. Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution protect individual liberties and rights, limiting the government's power over citizens.