1. Prepare for Notes Hand in Civics Packet
Grab the 2 handouts from the front table, have those available
Prepare for Notes and Discussion

2. Article III of the Constitution
The Judicial Branch
Article III of the Constitution

3. The Basics Sets up a system of Federal Courts Sets up a Supreme Court
Completes Checks and Balances System
Shapes public policy
Judicial Review

4. Federal Courts District – Appeals – Supreme Court
91 District Courts in America
14 Appeals Court in US

5. Supreme Court
Top of Court System
Nine Justices
Decide on Court Cases

6. Public Policy Supreme Court decisions can change public policy
Settles disputes and interpreting meanings of laws
Applying the law can determine public policy

7. Judicial Review
I was told I was unconstitutional for suspending civil rights, not because of my sweet beard!
Supreme has the right to cancel actions of local, state and national govt
Since 1803 canceled 200+ provisions of federal law

8. Judicial Branch and Checks and Balances
With the Judicial Branch, the system of Checks and Balances is completed

9. Checks and Balances How do the three branches interact?
Ability for each branch of government to check (control the power) the other branches
Creates a balance of power between branches
Think a three sided see-saw

10. Checks and Balances Worksheets

12. Fundamentals of the Constitution

13. Checks and Balances How do the three branches interact?
Ability for each branch of government to check (control the power) the other branches
Creates a balance of power between branches
Think a three sided see-saw

14. Amendment Constitution has the ability to change
Article V of the Constitution
What are the 2 ways the Constitution can be amended? Pg 242

15. Federalism
A government system that divides and shares powers between national or federal government and the states

16. Shared Powers
What are some examples of powers shared by the states and the federal government?

17. Division of Power 3 Branches of Government Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch

18. Legislative Branch Lawmaking branch Elected representatives
Powers Include
Taxes
Coining money
Regulating Trade
Declare War

19. Executive Branch Strong Leader Commander in Chief Foreign Relations
Indirectly Elected

20. Judicial Branch Determine Constitutionality of Laws
Settle disputes among states