1. Directions: Copy this chart below on notebook paper. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer ________________ _ _____________ ________________ _ _____________

2. Directions:Copy this chart below on notebook paper. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer

3. Directions: Set up your paper like this don’t’ write the red words: T-3 Name: FCA’s Total ______/10 (Facts Corrections Answers) RQ: ______/3 points (Restated the Question) AR: ______/3 points (Accurate Response) PF: ______/ 4 points (Proper Format) Title: Analyzing a Chart on the 3 Branches X

4. Directions: Use the picture to help you restate the questions with your answer: 1. Who is the Chef Executive? 2. How many justices are there and who approves their appointment? 3. How many elected representatives are in the Congress?

5. Directions: Set up your paper like this don’t’ write the red words: T-3 Name: FCA’s Total _____/10 (Facts Corrections Answers) CS: ______ /5 points (Complete Sentences) AR: ______/5 points (Accurate Response) Title: 5 Pertinent (important) facts from Checks & Balances Flow Chart X

8. Five Fundamental Principles Chapter 3 Section 4

9. Popular Sovereignty Supreme power belongs to the people “We the people…” Examples: Electing the President and state and local government representatives

10. Rule of Law The law applies to everyone, even those who govern Examples: Impeachment (Elected officials who break the law – removed from office – ”get fired”)

11. Separation of Powers Each branch of government performs a different function Examples: The legislative branch writes laws. The judicial branch interprets laws. The Executive branch enforces laws.

12. Checks & Balances Each branch of government checks the other branches Examples: The President can veto laws. Congress can override vetoes. The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.

13. Federalism Power is shared by the states and national government Examples: Americans must obey both state and national (federal) laws.

14. Dividing Power Enumerated/ Expressed Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent (Both) Powers listed in the Constitution belong to the national government. Ex. Create/Coin money Powers shared by state & national government. Ex. Both have the power to tax. Powers NOT listed in the Constitution belong to the state governments. Ex. Establish schools

15. What if a state law conflicts with a national (federal) law? Article VI: “…shall be the supreme Law of the Land” Supremacy Clause: (Article VI): the Constitution is the supreme/highest law in the land.

16. Federalism in Practice: Show Clips: State vs. Federal Powers from http://video.pbs.org/video/2365006249/http://video.pbs.org/video/2365006249/ California Marijuana (4:18- 8:26). Commerce Clause & Guns (20:40–26:12) Hoover Dam & New Deal (28:15-33:04) Brown vs. Board of Education (33:05-37:55) Federal Growth - Toilet Regulations (37:56- 46:57) More Perfect Union - Finding Balance (46:59- 51:40)