Limitation of Government Powers by the Constitution
<p>The Constitution limits the powers of government through several key concepts:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>2. Federalism: Power is divided between the national government and the state governments, with certain powers reserved for each.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>4. Enumerated Powers: The Constitution lists the powers granted to the federal government and reserves all other powers to the states or the people.</p>
<p>5. Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution protect individual liberties and rights, limiting the government's power over citizens.</p>
