Lesson 1.3 Learning Assessment by Ranse Blankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb en-us 2017-12-15 14:39:45 UTC 2017-12-15 14:57:38 UTC hello@padlet.com How it is Structured rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216495558 The U.S. Constitution structures our government so that it is a central government but with limited powers. Our government is considered a federal republic because of the shared power between state and national government, and the concepts like popular sovereignty and representation.]]> 2017-12-15 14:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216495558 Divided Structure rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216495945 Our government was divided into separate branches so that no one had too much power. This helped calm many people who were afraid of a tyrannical government. ]]> 2017-12-15 14:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216495945 Why Divide It? rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216497539 The founders of the Constitution were afraid that if the central government were too strong, it would lead to another situation like that with Great Britain. This is why the central government is limited. Giving more power to the states allows for more freedoms between the various states and their people. The rules set forth by the Constitution protect us from any leader who may strive for too much power.]]> 2017-12-15 14:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216497539 Relationship with the Governed rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216499399 Since the Constitution is based on the concept of popular sovereignty, the people hold the power to elect officials and representatives, keeping leaders from being cruel and unfair to the majority of voters.]]> 2017-12-15 14:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216499399 Powers of the Government rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216501468 Having a limited government is very important to a democracy, and the Constitution makes sure to not only list the national government's powers, but also what they can't do, keeping leaders from trying to pull anything that could harm the American people.]]> 2017-12-15 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/5jvtqsu4hbjb/wish/216501468