How the Constitution Limits the Power of Government

The Founding Father of America believed that cededom is a cornerstone of the nation. Therefore freedom had to be defend from any kinds of abuse including abuse by the authorities. In order to achieve this purpose the Constitution has been designed in a manner that allowed to limit the powers of giving medication authorities and protect human rights. This paper shall investigate some of related constitutional provisions and demonstrate how the Constitution limits powers of the organisation.First and foremost powers of the Government are limited by the American Bill of Rights which includes inalienable rights of every citizen which under no circumstances can be terminated. These rights include a right of free speech, right to carry arms, right to privacy etc. In fact the Bill of Rights does not limit the Government, yet it provides abilities for individuals to protect themselves from abuse by the Government 1.The second feature that allows to limit power is principle of separatio n of powers. There are three branches of power legislative power represented by the Congress, decision maker power headed by the President and judicial power vested by the Supreme Court. Neither of the branches has imperative power and each of them has certain rights and obligations together forming the checks and balances system a second guarantee against abuse of powers2.The third opportunity to limit the Government is federalism. The principle of federalism means separation of powers between the central power and the states. Federalism restricts exercising absolute power by the Government because some powers can be exercised exclusively by the States. On the other hands, some powers can be exercised exclusively by the central government, so power of the Government and power of the States are mutually limited2.The fourth opportunity to limit powers is a right of citizens to elect their governments (both Federal and State). The Government which abuses human rights and misuses it s powers would simply not be elected for the next term, thusly being deprived of opportunity to further infringe its powers3. work Cited1. Constitution of the United States of America. Amendments 1-10 (American Bill of Rights). Available at http//www.usconstitution.net/const.html (last viewed May 3, 2008)2. Cooray Mark The Australian Achievement From Bondage To Freedom. Available at http//www.ourcivilisation.com/cooray/btof/chap174.htm (last viewed May 3, 2008)3. Jacob G. Hornberger (2000) The Constitution Liberties of the citizenry and Powers of Government. Available at http//www.fff.org/freedom/0900a.asp (last viewed May 3, 2008)