1. The Three Branches
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government

2. The Legislative Branch
Found in Article I
Expressed Powers – powers directly stated in the Constitution
I, 8, 1-18 – Enumerated Powers
I, 8, 18 – Elastic Clause, gives the Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the other powers
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) – Gives broad interpretation
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government

3. The Executive Branch Found in Article II
Vague powers – “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America”
Specific Powers in Article II Sections 2 and 3
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government

4. The Judicial Branch Found in Article III
Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts
Two factors to consider – Subject matter and parties involved
Found in III, 2 & 3
The Supreme Court was such and afterthought that in when the capital was moved to D.C., architects forgot to design a Supreme Court building
Role expands with Marbury v. Madison (1803) to include Judicial Review
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government

5. Shared Power and Conflict
President as a legislator
Article II, Section 3
President vs. Congress
Growing power of the president
Congress monitoring how the laws are enforced
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government

6. Shared Power and Conflict
Congress vs. the Courts
Creation of Courts and limiting jurisdiction
Supreme Court vs. the President
President must uphold court decisions
Students will identify sections of the Constitution that form the three branches of the United State government