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por Rob Jarvis hace 10 años

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Intro to Govt.

The structure of the United States government is defined by the Constitution, establishing three distinct branches to ensure a separation of powers. The Legislative Branch, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, is responsible for creating laws.

Intro to Govt.

Intro to Govt.

The Three Branches of Govt.

Judicial Branch
US Supreme Court
Interprets the Laws
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Makes the Laws
Senate
House of Reps
Executive Branch
Enforces the Laws
President

Responsibilities of Govt.

Provide for health and welfare
Provide a stable economy
Protect our safety

Created by the US Constitution

Implied Powers
Assumed powers not written down explicitly in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
Specifically written in the Constitution

Federalism

Local
State
Federal