Understanding the Limitations of Governmental Power by the Constitution
<p>The U.S. Constitution limits the powers of government through several key principles:</p>
<p>1. The Separation of Powers: It divides the federal government into three branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) so that no single branch holds all the power.</p>
<p>2. Checks and Balances: Each branch has specific powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.</p>
<p>3. Federalism: The Constitution establishes a division of powers between the federal government and the states, ensuring decentralization of power.</p>
<p>4. Enumerated Powers: The Constitution explicitly states the powers of the federal government, and reserves all other powers to the states or the people.</p>
<p>5. The Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution protect individual liberties and limit governmental power over citizens.</p>
