1. Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4

2. Pop Quiz 3 1.What right ensures popular sovereignty in our country? 2.Which branch carries out or enforces the laws? 3.Name one check the President has over Congress. 4.Name one check Congress has over the President? 5.What is the function of the judicial branch?

3. Popular Sovereignty What is popular sovereignty? Define Republic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aBaX9 GPSaQ&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aBaX9 GPSaQ&feature=related What “fear” lies at the heart of that funny video clip? Should we worry? Why or why not? Why do you think people don’t vote? Discuss the quote.

4. Rule of Law Define rule of law. What limits are placed on our government? –Examples? What happens if a member of government breaks the law? –Examples?

5. Separation Powers Define Separation of Powers. What is the function of each branch? MakesLaws EnforcesLaws Interprets Laws

6. Checks and Balances Define Checks and Balances. Do examples on sheet.

7. Federalism: Page 35 Define Federalism. Outline the 3 levels of government. –National: What does this level control? –State: What does this level control? –Local: What does this level control? –Which is supreme? Why? Define each of these: –Expressed powers: –Implied powers: –Reserved powers: –Concurrent powers:

8. Federalism Venn Diagram Powers Denied to the Fed. Gov’t Powers Denied to the States Expressed Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers

9. Assignment Read chapter 4.1. Take notes on the 5 freedoms in Amendment 1 with a focus on what each right entails and its limits. Due tomorrow! “How well do YOU know your rights?”