Question

1. who gives the government power?
2. what is federalism?
3. what are the three branches of government?
4. which branch makes laws?
5. which branch enforces laws?
6. which branch interprets laws?
7. what is the purpose of checks and balances?
8. what did federalists believe about the government?
9. what did anti-federalists believe about the government?
10. what are the first 10 amendments called?

Explanation:

1. In a democratic system, the people give the government power. This is based on the principle of popular sovereignty.
2. Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between a central (federal) government and regional (state or provincial) governments.
3. The three branches of government (in the United - States model, which is often used as a reference) are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
4. The legislative branch makes laws.
5. The executive branch enforces laws.
6. The judicial branch interprets laws.
7. The purpose of checks and balances is to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Each branch has some measure of control over the others.
8. Federalists believed in a strong central government. They thought a strong central government was necessary for the stability, security, and economic well - being of the nation.
9. Anti - Federalists were concerned about a too - powerful central government. They favored more power for the states and wanted stronger protections for individual rights.
10. The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution are called the Bill of Rights.

Answer:

1. The people.
2. A system of government with divided power between central and regional governments.
3. Legislative, executive, and judicial.
4. Legislative.
5. Executive.
6. Judicial.
7. To prevent one branch from being too powerful.
8. Believed in a strong central government.
9. Concerned about a too - powerful central government; favored state power and individual rights.
10. The Bill of Rights.