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