Use the terms separation of powers and checks and balances to describe how the u. s. constitution set up the three branches of the federal government.

The Constitution limits the power of the national government by two methods, Federalism and Separation of Power. Federalism limits the power of the Federal Government by splitting powers to the National Government and the states, while some powers are shared among both. Separation of Powers limits the power of the government by dividing those powers to all three branches of government to make it more stable. The separation of powers was put into place so the federal government are kept distinct in order to prevent abuse of any power. Federalism was included in the U.S. Constitution to show how both the government and the state’s share equal power as well as share the same powers. The Constitution helps with limiting the powers of both the national government and the states to create a stable nation.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

chronological thinking is an indispensable tool to structure a historical narrative and to give meaning to a sequence of events. the final section presents the results of a survey to test the chronological thinking of lower secondary school students carried out by the educational research institute.