constitutional limits on government power

Constitutional limits on government power are rules outlined in the Constitution that prevent the government from overstepping its authority. These limits ensure that different branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—control each other through checks and balances, and protect individual rights from government interference. For example, the Constitution grants Congress the power to make laws, but the President can veto them, and courts can review laws for constitutionality. These limits maintain a balance of power, preventing any single branch or level of government from becoming too powerful and safeguarding fundamental freedoms for citizens.