A division of power between the states and the federal government

A division of power between three branches of government

Each branch has responsibilities in other branches to maintain a balance of power

The people have the governing power

35 years old

Natural born citizen

Resident of the US for 14 years

Former Senator

Legislative checking Executive

Executive checking Legislative

Executive checking Judicial

Judicial checking Executive

A group in favor of the ratification of the Constitution

A group against ratification of the Constitution without a Bill of Rights

A group in favor of a strong, central government

A group in favor of rejoining Great Britain

The idea that government power is limited

Powers of government are divided between national and state governments

The power of federal courts to determine the constitutionality of acts of Congress or the President

Each branch has responsibilities in other branches to maintain the balance