Develop a presentation explaining the following legal principles and concepts of the U.S. Constitution. Be sure to use reliable sources and cite your sources.

Instructions:

Part 1: Governmental Powers and Structure

Separation of Powers: Make a presentation slide or slides explaining the concept of the separation of powers in the U.S. government. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) and how they interact to maintain the system of checks and balances. Provide examples of how this separation of powers has been implemented in specific Supreme Court cases.

Federalism: Develop a presentation slide or slides that define federalism and discuss the division of powers between the federal government and state governments. Explain how the Supremacy Clause and the Commerce Clause relate to federalism. Provide real-world examples of federalism in action, highlighting significant court cases.

Amendments and Constitutional Change: Develop a presentation slide or slides describing the process for amending the U.S. Constitution. Explain the significance of certain amendments, such as the Bill of Rights and the Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments). Discuss the impact of these amendments on civil liberties and individual rights.

Presentation Guidelines:

• Your presentation should be well-structured and visually engaging.
• Each slide should contain concise and relevant information.
• Include speaker's notes to elaborate on the key points you will discuss orally.
• Ensure your presentation is clear, organized, and follows a logical flow.
• Properly cite your sources on the slides and in your speaker's notes using ALWD citation style (a weblink is not a proper ALWD format for primary and secondary sources of law).
• Clarity and depth of explanations
• Correctly apply legal principles
• Use relevant examples and court cases