1. Aspects of the Constitution

2. Major Principles Major Principles Definitions Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Individual Rights
Definitions
Definitions
Rule by the people
Specific powers, can’t expand too much
State governments have some powers
One branch doesn’t control everything
Branches have power over each other
Citizens have certain protections

3. Legislative Branch Also called “Congress”
Two houses/Groups that makes laws: House of Representatives and the Senate
Jobs
-Make laws
-Set aside money
-Impeach (remove) people from office
-Form committees to solve problems

4. Executive Branch The President
The Cabinet: Officials that help the President
Roles of the President
-Chief Executive: Carryout nation’s laws
-Chief Diplomat: Negotiates treaties/foreign policy
-Commander in Chief: Gives orders to military
-Legislative Leader: Proposes and signs laws

5. Judicial Branch District courts and Appellate Courts
Supreme Court: Final authority of law
Parts of the Judiciary Branch
-Independence: Appointed by President, approved by Senate
-Judicial Powers: Not described in Constitution, growth as time goes
-Judicial Review: Gives courts authority to interpret Constitution