Federalism
Separation of Powers
Meaning
No branch or person is above the government. Separation of Powers is used to balance the government to make sure no official can get too powerful.
Implied (Expressed) Powers
Judicial Review
Executive Privilege
Examples of Federalism/Separation of Powers
Court Cases
- McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
- Marbury v. Madison (1803)
- United States v. Nixon (1974)