Intro to Govt.
Federalism
Federal
State
Local
Created by the US Constitution
Expressed Powers
Specifically written in the Constitution
Implied Powers
Assumed powers not written down explicitly in the Constitution
Responsibilities of Govt.
Protect our safety
Provide a stable economy
Provide for health and welfare
The Three Branches of Govt.
Executive Branch
President
Enforces the Laws
Legislative Branch (Congress)
House of Reps
Senate
Makes the Laws
Judicial Branch
Interprets the Laws
US Supreme Court