Directions: Have Sep of Powers & 3 Branches VQ on desk Bellringer: Copy this chart below on notebook paper. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer _________________ _____________ _________________ _____________ _____________ _____________

Directions: Have Sep of Powers & 3 Branches VQ on desk Bellringer: Copy this chart below on notebook paper. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer

Directions: Use the picture to help you restate the questions with your answer: 1. Who is the Chef Executive? 2. How many justices are there and who approves their appointment? 3. How many elected representatives are in the Congress? T-2 Title: Three Branches of US Government  X

Bellringer: Directions: Use the picture to restate the questions with your answer: 1. Who is the Chef Executive? 2. How many justices are there and who approves their appointment? 3. How many elected representatives are in the Congress? T-2 Title: Three Branches of US Government  X

Directions: Provide 5 or more pertinent (important) facts you find in this picture: T-2 Name: Title: X

Five Fundamental Principles Chapter 3 Section 4

Popular Sovereignty Supreme power belongs to the people “We the people…” Examples: Electing the President and state and local government representatives

Rule of Law The law applies to everyone, even those who govern Examples: Impeachment (Elected officials who break the law – removed from office – ”get fired”)

Separation of Powers Each branch of government performs a different function Examples: The legislative branch writes laws. The judicial branch interprets laws. The Executive branch enforces laws.

Checks & Balances Each branch of government checks the other branches Examples: The President can veto laws. Congress can override vetoes. The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.

Federalism Power is shared by the states and national government Examples: Americans must obey both state and national (federal) laws.

Dividing Power Enumerated/ Expressed Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent (Both) Powers listed in the Constitution belong to the national government. Ex. Create/Coin money Powers shared by state & national government. Ex. Both have the power to tax. Powers NOT listed in the Constitution belong to the state governments. Ex. Establish schools

What if a state law conflicts with a national (federal) law? Article VI: “…shall be the supreme Law of the Land” Supremacy Clause: (Article VI): the Constitution is the supreme/highest law in the land.

Answers to the study guide Things you should do U.S. Senators and representatives Things you must do The White House After the Vietnam War Speaker of the house Respecting and accepting others regardless of their beliefs Chief executive District Practice of offering your time and services without pay Court order that requires someone to be in court Constituents Precedent An oddly shaped district designed to increase voting strength A particular geographic area covered by an appeals court Senate Marbury v. Madison Filibuster Majority Completely unrelated amendments tacked on to a bill Third Two party 3/5 Each individual part of a party’s platform President Indirect method of electing the president