Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 8: Limiting Government
The Founders thought that although government is necessary, it is the greatest threat to individual rights.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 3: What Gov. Must/must Not Do
The Bill of Rights contains both prohibitions against government actions and positive mandates.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt. 19: Judicial Checks on Power
The courts play a role in checking the power of federal administrative agencies by ensuring that all legal requirements are met, and that Congress is meeting its obligations as well.